In loving memory of

Ryan O'Tool
October 27, 2020 - October 24, 2006

of Baytown, TX (near Houston)
formerly of Bayard

Visitation
Sunday, October 29, after 4:00 pm
Vigil Service at 6:00 pm
Ohde Funeral Home, Coon Rapids

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, October 30, 10:30 am
St. Patrick's Church, Bayard

Interment
Orange Township Cemetery

   Ryan Peter OTool, son of Arlen OTool and Pamela Murphy, was born October 8, 1978, at Guthrie Center, Iowa.  He attended school in Bayard and then Coon Rapids-Bayard. 

   Ryan worked for Farmland, Farner-Bocken Company and Burke Industries in various positions before moving to Baytown, near Houston, Texas in May of 2004.  Ryan then worked for a distribution company as a supervisor.  He was passionate about training and working with his German Shepard dog, Shady, and she was his constant companion.  Ryan was also interested in learning about philosophy, Eastern religions and was involved with a meditation group in Texas.  He lived a simple life, and enjoyed time with friends and family above all else.

   Ryan died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Baytown, TX, on October 24, 2006, at the age of 28 years and 16 days.

  He is preceded in death by grandparents Homer and Betty Murphy and grandfather Wilmer O'Tool.

   Surviving Ryan are his father Arlen OTool and wife Barbara of Coon Rapids; mother Pamela Murphy of Stuart; grandmother Rosina O'Tool of Carroll; siblings: Faith (Jose) Laboy of Stuart; Becky (Tim) Bianchi of Mitchellville; Pat (Stacy) O'Tool of Carroll; April (Mark) Tigges of DeSota; Wil (Amy) O'Tool of Cedar Rapids; Clancy (Becky) O'Tool of Carroll; Casey (Anna) O'Tool of Des Moines; Jodi Faga of Byron, GA; Laurie (Lee) Christianson of New Richmond, WI; Billy (Melany) Olesen of Ogden; Bobbe (Don) Olesen of Olathe, KS; Don (Norma) Olesen of Bayard; his beloved dog and friend, Shady; many other relatives and friends.

 


 

Tributes

Bev Deardorff wrote on Oct 27, 2020:

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Rebekah Rosburg wrote on Nov 8, 2006:

"My deepest sympathies go out to Ryan's family in Iowa. Ryan was a terrific guy and is well loved by his adoptive family here in Texas. I regret that he did not get to meet his newest nephew, Jackson who would have loved him as much as his other adoptive neices and nephews: Kya, Kaynah, Conor and Tristyn. As for me, Ryan - I will miss you little brother."

Nick Blount wrote on Nov 7, 2006:

"Ryan was my best friend and will be missed. He came over to my house every day. Now my evenings grow quieter and remind me of how much he was a part of our lives. I will remember him always and a piece of me will be with him until we meet again."

David and Kathleen Blount wrote on Nov 7, 2006:

"Ryan came into our lives through Marcia and Nick Blount. He and Shady became family members and was always at our house for every family event and ALWAYS brought his appetite. Our grandchildren all called him Uncle Ryan and he was especially popular with our grandsons, Conor and Tristyn. We love and miss him."

Marcia wrote on Nov 7, 2006:

"I'm making pot roast tonight, and you won't be here to smother it in your left wing Heinz ketchup and ruin it all... but I wish you were. Thinking of you ~ we miss you so much, but will see you one day again."

Lori Ragan wrote on Oct 31, 2006:

"I would like to express my sympathy for the Ryan O'Tool family. My brother, Jesse, has been good friends with Ryan, Clancy, and Casey. I moved from Coon Rapids 10 1/2 yrs ago. I have fond memories of Clancy, Ryan, and Casey coming over to my place in Coon Rapids and hanging out with Jesse. I have lots of memories of Ryan holding my son, Jacob, when he was an infant. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Ryan's friendship has meant alot to my brother, Jesse. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers-- Lori, Jacob, and Derek Ragan Maryville, MO"

Elise Frederick wrote on Oct 31, 2006:

"Dear Pam, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I know that your faith will give you comfort. I hope that you and your family will be the source of support and understanding for each other, and may our heavenly Father give you consolation and peace. Elise"

Diana Sherrod wrote on Oct 30, 2006:

"To Pam. As a parent we feel that we will always be there to protect our children from all harm, but in times like this we come to realize that God is the true parent of us all and sometimes he wants His children to come home to his loving arms. My deepest sympathy. Love Diana Sherrod"

Quinn Palmer wrote on Oct 30, 2006:

"My condolences. A small history/memory of mine which I hope you can hold onto: I was a classmate of Ryan's from Coon Rapids-Bayard. I sat next to him many a times throughout school whenever we were told to sit alphabetically, and even though I didn't know him personally, I had always expected him to sit next to me at high school graduation. Even though he had chided me about various things throughout the years since middle school, I was actually upset that he didn't have the opportunity to sit next to me for graduation. I was glad to have run into him a few years later and talk with him a little, and was pleased to hear that he'd gotten his GED. He was a smart kid, and I'm sorry to hear of his loss."

Emily Allison wrote on Oct 29, 2006:

"namaste."

April wrote on Oct 29, 2006:

"Little brother, I am going to miss you and the crazy jokes and stories you could tell. To quote RSJ "This is what I want to say to you if I had one chance to speak to your heart, you are loved more than you could ever know""

Jackie Tortorelli wrote on Oct 28, 2006:

"Dear Pam and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Our Dear Lord give you strength, comfort and consolation on this tragic loss in your lives. Love and prayers Jackie"

Jackie Tortorelli wrote on Oct 28, 2006:

"Dear Pam and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Our Dear Lord give you consolation and comfort on this tragic loss in your life. Love and prayers Jackie"

Laurie Christianson wrote on Oct 27, 2006:

"Wish we could be with you all!! Love To You All!! Laurie & Family"

Amy O'Tool( Wil's wife) wrote on Oct 27, 2006:

"Ryan, We had alot of of good times when you lived with us.I miss staying up late at night talking about all the great stories you told.I miss doing yoga with you even though I couldn't keep up with you(ha,ha). Ryan you where a great brother-in-law,and person. I will miss you so much. I Love You Very Much and always will"

Renee Siedhoff Frederick wrote on Oct 27, 2006:

"So sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. I have many fond memories of your family from my childhood, spending so much time with my grandparents across the street from you in Bayard. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Mike & Rose Pruter wrote on Oct 25, 2006:

"We are so saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. We will always remember fondly of Ryan staying over-night with Mikey and attending his birthday parties or just "hanging out" at our home. He will be missed so very much... All our Sympathies to all of his family. Mike,Rose & Gary Pruter"