Doran Eugene Ryan

October 30, 1940 - April 8, 2021

Doran Eugene Ryan was born on October 30, 1940 in Des Moines Iowa, son of Eugene & Dorothy (De Moss) Ryan. He died in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. He was 80 years of age. 　 A full and active life, Doran served in the Air Force from 1964 – 1998 retiring as a "Full Bird" Colonel. Doran’s career started in dentistry. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1973 then practiced as an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon becoming a renowned surgeon, mentor and pioneer in the field of TMJ surgery. He practiced at University of Colorado, University of Wisconsin, and in Oshkosh at Mercy hospital culminating at Froedtert in Milwaukee. Doran received numerous awards and recognition for his work and contribution to the medical field. His life passions were medicine, sports and his family. 　 Doran is survived by his wife of 42 years Helen Ryan and children Michael (Laura) Ryan, Holly (Randy) Vitek, Sean Ryan, Kelly (Troy) Ryan, Craig (Hollie) Geisendorff, and Tim (Jordan) Ryan, beloved grandchildren Kevin, Keri, Pierce, Kate and Jameson, brother Kevin (Debbie) Ryan. 　 Visitation will take place at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home in Oshkosh WI on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will also be held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, April 17th at 11:00 am at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church in Oshkosh.