Dan Earl Ryon, 56 of Midland, died early Sunday morning, July 11, 2010 at his home. He was born September 18, 1953 in Ludington, the son of the late Don Ryon and Sue (Ryon) Sabin of Ludington. On April 27, 1991 he married Darby Oppermann at Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan. Dan grew up in Ludington, and as a loyal General Motors employee for 34 years, had lived in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Nashville, TN, Melbourne, Australia, and most recently had served as plant manager for the Bay City GM Powertrain Plant. He was a wonderful father to his two daughters, a caring husband, a giving son, a loving brother, a thoughtful friend, and a role model to many. He enjoyed spending time on the water with family and good friends at Higgins Lake and Tawas Bay Yacht Club. Dan volunteered his time with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and was serving on the Board of Directors for the Bay City Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife Darby, his daughters: Kiera and Hannah, all at home; brothers and sisters: Mark Ryon, Ann (Dan) Marek, Tim (Kelly) Ryon, and Jenny Sue Ryon. Dan will be missed by several nieces and nephews, and in-laws.

~Services~
Memorial services for Dan will take place 4 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Midland Evangelical Free Church 7221 N. Jefferson Avenue, Midland.

~Visitation~
Dan’s family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

~Memorials~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Higgins Lake Foundation or Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Midland.