Dennis Ryan

DENNIS “ROCKY” RYAN, 69 of Carney, MI passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at his home. Rocky was born on September 17, 1955 in Menominee, MI to Dennis “Dan” and Dolores (Sorensen) Ryan. He was a graduate of Menominee High School. On October 1, 1988, Rocky married Sherry Hammerberg at the Carney Evangelical Free Church. Rocky was a wood buyer for Superior Cedar Products for many years. Hunting season was always a special time for Rocky. Although he had a true passion for hunting, it wasn’t just that big buck on the wall, but a time of stories, family fun and enjoying the great outdoors. Rocky further enjoyed 4 wheeling and riding his side by side through the woods. Just being outdoors and cutting wood was simple entertainment for him. Rocky was a sports enthusiast, an interest he shared with both his son Zack and daughter Laura. He loved watching Zack play football. He was always seen in the stands at all their sporting events and always knew the current stats. Rocky was very proud of his kids’ accomplishments and hard work. He was well known for his story telling. Rocky kept everyone’s undivided attention to every vivid detail till the story’s end at which time everyone was rolling in laughter and he would just grin. Rocky attended the Carney Evangelical Free Church.

Survivors include his wife: Sherry of Carney; daughter: Laura Ryan of Oconto, WI; son: Zack (Fiancée Hope) Ryan of Carney; brother: Randy Ryan of Peshtigo; nieces and nephews; his beloved dogs: Sadie and Lola; and his grand dog: Duke.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents: Dan & Dolores.

Visitation for Rocky will be held at the Carney Evangelical Free Church on Friday August 15, 2025 from 2:00 pm until time of Memorial Service at 4:00 pm. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in the Carney Free Church Cemetery. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.