Del Ryland (97th) - December 6th, 2018
Del Ryland was born November 15th, 1921 in De Smet South Dakota and was raised on the family farm. Del served his country proudly in WWII in the Army Air Corps as a P-38 Pilot. After graduating from St. Olaf College he spend his entire career in the automobile industry. Del was the dealer of Ryland Ford in Duluth Minnesota for 30 years. In 1994 Del and Mary retired in Scottsdale Arizona. He loved to hunt, fist, and spend time with his family. Del and Mary were devoted members of first Lutheran Church in Duluth, and later at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Del is survived by sons David (Christine) of Ardmore Oklahoma and Stephen (Debbie) of Fountain Hills Arizona; and grandson Erik of Las Vegas Nevada. Del's beloved wife Mary and grandson Jeffrey proceeded his death in 2010. A veteran's graveside burial ceremony will be held, TBD, in De Smet.
Del is survived by sons David (Christine) of Ardmore Oklahoma and Stephen (Debbie) of Fountain Hills Arizona; and grandson Erik of Las Vegas Nevada. Del's beloved wife Mary and grandson Jeffrey proceeded his death in 2010. A veteran's graveside burial ceremony will be held, TBD, in De Smet.