BRODHEAD - Ryan Dennis Strommen, age 19, of Brodhead, passed away as the result of an automobile accident near Brodhead on Monday, October 13, 2008. He was born on November 9, 1988 in Monroe, WI, the son of Dennis and Shawn (Thompson) Strommen.
Ryan graduated from Brodhead High School in 2007 and was attending Blackhawk Technical College, pursuing a career as an aircraft mechanic. Flying was Ryan's passion and he was looking forward to obtaining his pilot's license. He also enjoyed playing his trumpet, fishing, antiques, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Brodhead FFA and Chapter 431 of the EAA.
He is survived by his father, Dennis, a sister, Shianne, step-brother, Andrew, paternal grandparents, Trygve (Charlene) Strommen, maternal grandmother, Jackie Thompson, and a special friend, Jocelyn Day, all of Brodhead. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shawn, on May 21, 2008, paternal grandfather, Harold Thompson, and an uncle, Doug Thompson.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. A private memorial service will be held following the visitation. A memorial fund will be established in Ryan's name.
Ryan graduated from Brodhead High School in 2007 and was attending Blackhawk Technical College, pursuing a career as an aircraft mechanic. Flying was Ryan's passion and he was looking forward to obtaining his pilot's license. He also enjoyed playing his trumpet, fishing, antiques, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Brodhead FFA and Chapter 431 of the EAA.
He is survived by his father, Dennis, a sister, Shianne, step-brother, Andrew, paternal grandparents, Trygve (Charlene) Strommen, maternal grandmother, Jackie Thompson, and a special friend, Jocelyn Day, all of Brodhead. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shawn, on May 21, 2008, paternal grandfather, Harold Thompson, and an uncle, Doug Thompson.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. A private memorial service will be held following the visitation. A memorial fund will be established in Ryan's name.