Daniel "Gunny" O. Ryan, 66, Cowgill, MO., passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home.  Daniel lived in Caldwell County, MO., most of his life but while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps he lived in many places.

Daniel was born on June 28, 1957, in Chillicothe, MO., to Walter H. and Darla Jean (Clark) Ryan.  He graduated from the Penney High School, Hamilton, in 1975 and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country honorably for 20 years until retiring in 1996.  After retiring from the military, Daniel attended the Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe and received his diesel mechanic certification.  He was the owner and operator of Gunny's Garage in Kingston, MO. for 10+ years.  Daniel then worked as the manager of the Cowgill, MO., water district and retired in 2022, but still continued to work there part-time.

In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren shooting guns and taking them for rides.  The Fourth of July was his favorite holiday and he enjoyed fireworks.

Preceding Daniel in death were his parents and his brother, Tom.

On July 12, 1982, he married Yonemi Nakama in Okinawa, Japan.  They just recently celebrated 41 years together and she survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Children-Bradley Ryan, Timmy and Anne Ryan, Seymour, IA.; Johnathan Ryan, Cameron, MO., and Darla Ryan, Lee's Summit, MO.; 9 grandchildren-Brittany, Yesmina, Leah, Braxtyn, Degan, Malaki, Harmony and Jaycee Ryan, and Brayden Parker; 1 great-granddaughter-Oakley Ryan; and brother-Chuck (Cheryl) Ryan, Excelsior Springs, MO.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Celebration of Life Service:  10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation:  Will be held prior to the service at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Military honors will follow the service.

Memorials may be made to the family.