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Ryan Tinkham Obituary
Dec 3, 1997 - Jan 19, 2025
Wakeman
Ryan Anthony Tinkham, 27, of Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 19, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an accident.
He was born December 3, 1997, in Bellevue and attended Western Reserve High School. He worked at Ollendick Construction and Sewer Solutions in Huron. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hanging out with his friends, and the outdoors and was a member of Wellington AMVETS Post 169.
He is survived by his son, Waylon Anthony Tinkham of Wakeman; parents, Carol S. Wilson and Michael Tinkham of Wakeman; brothers, Donavon Tinkham of Wakeman and Brendon Tinkham of Wakeman; grandmothers, Shirleen Tinkham of Collins and Rose Wilson of Norwalk; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William H. Wilson and John R. Tinkham; aunts, Kimberly Leimeister and Becky Griggs; uncle, Robert Griggs.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Private interment will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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Aurora Rogers
March 25, 2025
Ryan was my step dad and he was the most amazing person you could ever meet and I miss him so much I love you so much Ryan.
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