Ryan Wynn

Ryan Paul Wynn, age 23 of Morocco, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 12, 2011 as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Benton County. He was born on Nov. 15, 1987, the son of Richard L. and Amy M. Wynn. Ryan was a lifelong Newton County resident. Ryan attended school in the North Newton School District and graduated from the North Newton High School with the class of 2006. He then attended the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago and earned his associate’s degree in culinary arts.

On Sept. 3, 2011 in Morocco he married Brandi Clark and she survives. Ryan worked for the past four and a half years as a bulk truck driver and salesman for Ceres Solutions in Jasper and Newton counties. He was a member of the United Church of Morocco. Ryan loved spending time with his wife and son and his dog “Dallas”. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, going to the movies and critiquing them with his wife, and playing euchre and other card games. Ryan will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend to many.

Ryan is survived by his loving family: wife Brandi and son Landon; father Richard Wynn; mother Amy Wynn; brother Eric Wynn; sisters Haylee and Merrissa Clark, all of Morocco. Grandparents surviving are Roger and Patricia Wynn and Debbie Chiles and Bob of Brook, and great-grandmother, Wanda Schanlaub of Morocco. Many aunts, uncles, and other loved ones also survive. Ryan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Richard Schanlaub and great-grandparents Paul and Gaynelle Wynn, all of Morocco.

Friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (CST) at the Morocco Community Center at 409 S. Polk St. in Morocco. Funeral services will be at the Community Center at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Dennis Morros officiating. Private family graveside services will be held. Steinke Funeral Home Brunton Chapel of Morocco is handling the arrangements.