Dan Ryan Sr. had an outsized personality, a kind soul, and a soft heart. He had a unique way of making a memorable impression on anyone he met. The strengths of Dan’s personality shone through in every interaction with him. Dan had a charming and sincere way of speaking and listening to people. He was always having a good time, quick with a joke and a laugh. Dan Ryan had an unbreakable devotion to his children, a passion for playing and experiencing music, He loved his dog Yuki of 14 years, bird watching, identifying spiders, plants, and of course OU Football & Softball. Dan loved watching all sports, and was known for having multiple TVs going at once. He was an empathetic soul who could talk to you as if you had known each other forever.
Daniel Pierce Ryan, Sr. was born in Oklahoma City on September 25, 1952. He was the 3rd child in a family of 4 boys and 1 girl. Dan Ryan grew up moving from OKC to West Texas to Denver since his father was a landman in the oil and gas industry. As a child Dan Ryan excelled at baseball and swimming. At age 15 he won a motorcycle by being able to guess the mileage in a single tank of gas. This started his lifelong love of motorcycling, and dirt-cheap cars. He could identify the year and model of any car on the road. In his 20’s, Dan Ryan was hitchhiking with a guitar across the US to Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver BC, to OKC and back. In the early 80’s, Dan Ryan became a father to his daughter Lindsay Poni, and his son Danny Jr., who were the greatest loves in his life. He was their biggest fan throughout their high school cheer & sports careers, through college, and into their adult lives.
We remember our father Dan, to be reliable and supportive, and he encouraged us throughout our lives to be curious and fun-loving. He was known as The Coolest, Dan the Man, and a golf extraordinaire. Our Dad was a loved and important man.
Daniel Pierce Ryan, Sr. is survived by son, Daniel Ryan Jr. and his wife Nicole Baxter Crowson of Norman, OK, daughter, Lindsay Poni Ryan who lives with her partner Justin Aguinaldo in Oakland, CA, and another whom he raised and loved just as a daughter of his own, Jessica Jeane Mercado who lives with her husband Kevin Mercado in Duarte, CA with their 3 beautiful daughters Raiah, Amara, and Anabella. He is also survived by mother Esther Ryan, James Patrick Ryan IV and wife Helena Ryan, Chuck Shaw-Ryan and wife Lisa Shaw-Ryan, sister Nancy Terry, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded by father, James Patrick Ryan III, and brother, Randall Timothy Ryan.
A memorial service for Dan Ryan will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Jimmie Austin OU Golf Course, 4 Ransom dr., Norman, OK 73019.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.primrosefuneralservice.com for the Ryan family.
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