Wood County has lost another World War II Veteran, James T. Ryan died on Monday March 24, 2014 at 92
years old.
He was born in Long Island, New York on November 21, 1920.
He was a First Lt. in USAAF. He flew the B-24J part of the 567th Bomber Squadron (389 Bomber group). His
plane, The ‘Mistah Chick’ was hit by flak over the target at Pulitz. That created a large fuel leak. The
aircraft landed at Halstad Airfield in Sweden. The plane was later scrapped. The crew was later interned
in Sweden for many months. The crew was awarded POW status.
James was a deputy county auditor who completed 35 years as an employee of Wood County. In 2006 he was
awarded the Spirit of Wood County for self-government. He was one who had given exemplary service to the
people through government.
He was a former member of Sacred Heart, member of the Amateur Radio Club, and served on the governing
board of Wood County Committee on Aging.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Eileen and son, Thomas.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Law of Surprise, AZ; sons, Jim of Surprise, AZ, Patrick of Amelia,
OH and Robert of Rossford, OH; daughter-in-law, Candy Ryan of Fremont, OH; 10 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at DUNN FUNERAL HOME located in
the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 West Wooster Street. Father Jason Kahle will officiate.

Burial will follow at Jerry City Cemetery where the Wood County Honor Detail will conduct military
honors.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given in his honor to Bridge Hospice Care Center.
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