Richard Dennis "Richie" Ryan Jr., 44, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Mary Elizabeth Ryan entered into eternal rest Monday, May 12, 2025. His Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Hanahan Hall. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

Richard was born August 17, 1980, in St. Paul, Minnesota, son of Richard Dennis Ryan Sr. and Diane Killian Ryan.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ryan; son, Richard Dennis "Arch" Ryan, III; two daughters, Evelyn Grace "Evie" Ryan, Lillian Dorothy "Lila" Ryan; sister, Kelly Ryan Moose (Stephen); brother-in-law, Rick Watkins (Kendall); sister-in-law, Maggie Copeland (Tripp); father and mother-in-law, Alan and Ann Watkins; three nieces, Kate Moose, Julia Moose, Finley Copeland; and nephew, Thomas Moose.