John "Jack" Ryan

John S. “Jack” Ryan, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the age of 84. Jack was born October 11, 1931 in Winsted, CT. He graduated from Gilbert High School in Winsted and received his B.S. in Economics and Marketing from the University of Bridgeport. He served a summer with the Merchant Marines and served four years in the United States Navy. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Clara and Peter and a brother William Ryan of Rockville, MD. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Meta (Werner) Ryan, two sons Peter (Debbie) of Westford, MA and Steven (Linda) of Park City, UT, two step-children Scott Popplewell and Bonnie Porter (Ryan), seven grandchildren Brittany Moonan (Porter), Jack Ryan, Kyle Ryan, Brooke Porter, Ben Porter, Breanne Popplewell and Emme Ryan. Jack began his successful insurance career with the Hartenberg Agency followed by the Travelers Ins. Co., Great American Ins. Co. and the Hartford Ins. Co. where he served as V.P. of Life Sales. He was hired by Chubb Ins. Companies as Sr. V.P. Marketing Services and Vice Chairman, Chubb Securities. He went on to Bankers National as Executive V.P. After the sale of Bankers National, Jack was recruited to be President and CEO of Universal Guarantee Life Ins. Co. of Columbus. Jack later formed a partnership with a close friend. They went on to create a very successful organization with Bank Compensation Strategies. In 1997 and 1998, Jack was awarded the honor of Court of the Table and Top of the Table, a prestigious award for leading producers in the country. Jack loved skiing, tennis and golf. He spent his retired tears playing golf at his home in PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A gathering of family and friends will be held SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 from 1:00-3:00p.m. at LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 7080 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, OH 43015 where a Memorial Service will follow at 3:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Leukemia/Lymphoma Society www.lls.org, National Parkinson Foundation www.parkinson.org, of Liberty Presbyterian Church www.libertybarnchurch.com. The Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471 assisted the family. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Ryan Family.

John "Jack" Ryan

October 11, 1931 - November 19, 2015