William Kerns Ryan, age86, the son of Joseph Raymond and Grace Bell (Kerns) Ryan, was born May 17, 1930 in Craig, Nebraska. He passed away September 21, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska.William was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara on May 27, 2016. He is survived by his children, Joseph, Clark (Joyce), Thomas (Lisa); grandchildren, Nicole (Trenton), Nicholas, Erin (Eric), Haley, Kyle, Mitchell, Shane, Alexa; great-grandchild, Jude; sister, Jane Placek (David).Memorials are suggested to Hope Presbyterian Church (5220 S. 159th Ave.)