William “Bill” Ryan, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday October 8th, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospital in Pickerington with his family by his side. Bill grew up on the South Side of Columbus where he attended Marion-Franklin schools. He grew up alongside his childhood best friend, Jim Leist.

Bill devoted 36 years of service to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, where he served as a supervisor in the print shop where he met his wife, Mary, of 50 years. He retired in 1995 after a long dedicated career.

Bill enjoyed watching football, especially his beloved Green Bay Packers and Ohio State Buckeyes. He had a passion for collecting antique cars and enjoyed spending time at Lois Mann’s Restaurant, where he often met new friends. During his retirement years, one of his greatest joys was spending time with his one and only grandson.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife Mary; his parents Archie and Thelma Ryan; sister Leola Helen Ryan; brother Archie Ryan Jr; sister Margaret Woodard; sister Virgina “Sis” Gillespie; niece Regina Guess and brother Jim Ryan.

Bill is survived by his daughter Teresa Ryan; grandson Gregory Fields III; brother Steve Ryan; many nieces and nephews; and close friend Dan Cochenour

We want to give a special thanks to all the amazing doctor’s, nurses, Palliative and Hospice team at Ohio Health that went above and beyond to make sure Bill and his entire family were well taken care of. Their compassion was amazing and very much appreciated.

Visitation will be held at Myers-Woodyard Funeral home, 587 Main Street in Groveport on Thursday October 15th from 4pm - 6pm, followed by service starting at 6pm, officiated by Pastor Mark Leist. Interment service will be held the following day at the chapel at Franklin Hills Memory Garden, 5802 Elder Rd in Canal Winchester at 2:30pm.