TRAFALGAR
John E. Ryburn, 81, of Trafalgar, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1935, in Indianapolis, to John F. Ryburn and Jeanette (Schram) Ryburn.
He married Margie Katherine (Kerr) Ryburn on June 3, 1957, at Bluff Creek Christian Church in Greenwood; she survives.
He owned and operated J.E.R. Delivery Services for 30 years.
He was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis.
He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and fishing. He was a great storyteller and loved to laugh.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving is his wife, Margie Katherine (Kerr) Ryburn of Trafalgar; five daughters, Cathy J. Miller (Steve) of Indianapolis, Cherie L. Hall of Greenwood, Kim D. Egenolf (Tom) of Trafalgar, Carla J. Herberger of Fort Wayne and Angie D. Buchanan (Michael) of Pasadena, California; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Hass; and half-sister, Jean Workman.
A private family service was conducted.
Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 U.S. 31 South (Morton Street) in Franklin is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.
Information: 317-738-0202.
