Ryan Alan Ford

Ryan Alan Ford, 41, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at his home, in Lake Hallie.

Ryan was born Dec. 20, 1983, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Keith Ford and Marijean Parkhurst.

He attended high school in Spooner, and graduated with the Class of 2003.

Ryan loved to do artwork, always painting. He was a hard worker and absolutely loved cats, animals and plants, always making sure they were taken care of.

He was a great cook and took joy in it, as well. He enjoyed fixing things, and hanging out with family and friends.

Ryan will be remembered for his ability to make you laugh, smile and have a good time.

He is survived by his mother – Marijean (Randy) Sippy; father – Keith (Val) Ford, Lamont, Fla.; sister – Niki (Judson Stocking) Ford, Norway, Mich.; half-brother – Nico (Sam) Ford, Duluth, Minn.; stepsisters – April (Jeff Andres) Sippy and Krissy Sippy, both of Cornell; paternal grandmother – Carolyn Ford, Chetek; girlfriend – Chloe Prosecky, Lake Hallie; and several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother – Joshua Daniel Ford; maternal grandparents – Leon and Jean Parkhurst; and paternal grandfather – Lawrence Ford.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 25, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer. Burial is at the Cleveland Cemetery in Chippewa County.

A luncheon follows the burial at the Cleveland Town Hall.

Online condolences and stories may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com.