Ryan James Kneale, 53, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away at his home on August 2, 2024. Ryan was born on February 12, 1971, in Reed City, Michigan to Norma Kilgore (Ziegler) and Dan Kneale.

Ryan was a graduate of Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, Colorado. He enjoyed telling a good story, making people laugh, and watching movies. He made a living in the automotive industry and enjoyed working on cars. He was a longtime collector of old stamps, coins, and comic books.

Ryan is survived by his daughters, Rachel and Lucie Kneale, his parents Norma Kilgore (Ziegler), and Dan Kneale, his siblings Heather Battle (Dan), Kristen Christiansen (Carl), BreeAnne Winters (James), Brent McMillen, Kyle Kneale (Jessica), Michelle McKee, and Jenifer Eaton, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bernard and Orlean Ziegler, Beverly Kneale, and his good buddy Brad.

In lieu of sending flowers, please crack a cold Bud Light in Ryan’s honor.

Arrangements entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral home in Big Rapids.