Eugene L. "Gene" Ryan

Eugene L. “Gene” Ryan, 66, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2025

A private family service will be held at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.

He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 25, 1958, the son of Eugene L. and Marcia Ellen (Holt) Ryan Sr.

Gene was employed in sales for I-Wireless and in earlier years, worked as a food broker.

He enjoyed watching and coaching his son’s athletic activities during their school years, was an avid fan of NASCAR and was an accomplished woodworker.

Those left to honor his memory include his sons, Colby Ryan of Hampton, Illinois, Conor Ryan of Bettendorf, Iowa and Colin Ryan of Chicago, Illinois his sister, Ann Ryan of Ankeny, Iowa and his brother, John Ryan of Moline, Illinois.

Gene was preceded in death by his brothers, Art, Robert and Christopher; and by his parents.