Waunakee – Reed Ryan our much loved son, brother, uncle, teammate, and friend was welcomed by the angels into Heaven on November 28, 2023. Reed, age 22, was born on December 27, 2000.

Reed went into cardiac arrest on November 21st following a football team workout in the weight-room doing what he loved. This was the result of an undetected genetic heart condition and a large, loving heart. The athletic training team was tremendous in their efforts to immediately initiate CPR and regain his pulse. The ICU hospital staff at St. Mary's-Duluth were amazing in doing everything possible for him. We want to especially thank Jessa, Hannah, Dawn, Sabrina, and Abbi, his teammates, the UMD coaching staff and administration--especially Forrest Karr and Coach Weise.

Reed is survived by his parents, Erin and Stephanie, his sister Robyn, his brother Chase (Paige) Parr, nephews Everett and Benson, grandmother Joanne, Great Aunt Arlene McGee, uncles Tommy Ryan and Darius (Mariah) McCurty, dog Sconnie, and many close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Tiffany, Grandfather Pat, Uncle Patrick, and Great Uncle Don McGee.

Reed had a contagious smile and lived life to the fullest in his short years. Reed loved people, he could talk to anyone and prided himself on being surrounded by friends, family, mentors, and being part of a team. He created his own online vintage store-Thrifted Tiger, loved to travel, collecting shoes, drawing, going to concerts, and cooking.

Reed graduated from Waunakee High School in 2019 was the State of Wisconsin Defensive Player of the Year, recipient of the Tim Krumrie award, and State Wrestling runner up. Following, he accepted a full scholarship to play football at North Dakota State University (NDSU) for four seasons. In 2023, he was welcomed as a Bulldog at the University of Minnesota-Duluth with #99. He was a three time Commissioner's Academic Excellence award winner, a four time Missouri Valley Football Honor roll member, and earned three championship rings. He was committed to his lead role in Christian Athlete groups, his spirituality, and God.

Even in death, Reed was thinking of how he could help others and donated several organs, additionally Reed will be an Important part of a NCAA research study to help prevent this from happening to other athletes.

Please honor Reed by being kind. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be sent to Stephanie Ryan for a scholarship in his honor.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton. Service will be delivered by Associated Pastor Michael Rorabeck. There will be a visitation at the church on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Saturday at the church from 10:00am until the time of service. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Service & Cremation Services

2418 N Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

Reed Ryan

December 27, 2000 - November 28, 2023

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