Background
Ryan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ryan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He attended Washington High School, as well as Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee, Spencerian College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
During World World War II, he served in the United States Navy. Ryan was elected to the Assembly in 1960. He is a Democrat.
Ryan is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Catholic War Veterans, as well as the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.