- On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Ryan Steven Conhartoski was called home at the age of 43 surrounded by family, friends, and Ryan's angels in this life and beyond. Ryan was an incredibly brave warrior who fought a long and tenacious battle with a rare aggressive form of leukemia. The world has lost an extraordinary son, brother, uncle, and friend. Those who knew Ryan, even for a short time, lost a bright light in their lives.

Ryan was born the son of Roman and Marci (Uremovich) Conhartoski on December 14, 1977, in Ashland, Wisconsin. He was a 1996 graduate of Hurley High School. Ryan frequently expressed deep gratitude to have experienced the unique opportunity of being a shining member of Silver Express. This enabled him to share his exceptional talent of singing and performing alongside his beloved friends and classmates. His angelic voice belting out famous songs will always be absolutely stunning to hear. Ryan's dedication and love for music accompanied him throughout his life.

Ryan moved to Minnesota pursuing his interest in banking and later as a retail manager in Wisconsin Dells. Ryan was a very hard worker and extremely dedicated to his employers. Always seeking adventure and new opportunities, Ryan had a fascination in computer technology and moved back to the area to attend college for an IT degree. Ryan excelled his first semester in college and discovered his passion for continuing his education.

Ryan continued to experience gratification and fulfillment in music, bodybuilding, running and was an avid hiker. Ryan cherished and appreciated being in nature and around water accomplishing personal serenity whenever outdoors.

No matter how busy, Ryan continued to show his friends and family how important they were to him. Ryan's greatest accomplishment was how he made another individual feel whenever around him. Ryan always exhibited an uncanny way to increase another person's self-esteem and acceptance, recognizing a distinctive attribute no matter how small. Ryan's attention to detail at time's baffling, yet contagious. Curious about basically everything, and willing to go to great lengths to help others; Ryan displayed such deep compassion that at times Ryan had difficulty distinguishing another's personal pain from his own.

Ryan's smile beautiful, sincere, and alluring lit up any receiver's heart. Ryan's natural ability to create humor influenced those around him to surrender. Unbelievable humor, at times shocking, generated deep-felt belly laughter despite any personal emotion felt before Ryan entered the room.

Ryan is sadly missed by his loving parents, Roman and Marci; brothers, Roman (Patti) Conhartoski and Nathan (Renee) Conhartoski, all of Hurley; sister, Gina (Nicole) Conhartoski of Crystal, Minnesota; aunts and uncles, Steve (Gloria) Uremovich, Al Rye, Donnie Danielson, Ann Danielson, and Rite Zwetow; nephews, Thomas (Marisa) Conhartoski, Cory (Ellyn) Conhartoski, Trever (Kaitlyn) Conhartoski, Dylan (also Ryan's God Child) Conhartoski; great-nephews, Rylan, Aydan, Calvin, Landon, and Carson; great-niece, Everleigh; numerous cousins and friends; special friends; Patti Conhartoski, Kelly Traczyk, Ally Conhartoski, Krissie Colassaco, Nicole Rodvold, Cindi Rouse, and Paul Bruneau; and Ryan's best friend and dedicated caretaker, Marci Uremovich

Ryan was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Roman and Theresa Conhartoski and Joseph and Margaret Uremovich; uncle, Tom Zwetow, and aunt, Mary Ann Rye.

He was also preceded in death by Aurora and Melcome (K Cam), Ryan's faithful Maltese companions. Aurora and Melcome were immersed in Ryan's heart and life. Ryan treasured and embraced every moment with them, especially beeping their noses. Ryan, Aurora, and Melcome are now reunited together once again.

We would like to offer our sincere thank you to all the amazing health care professionals who provided compassionate, kindhearted care for Ryan. You all made such a difference making difficult times a little more bearable.

The family is celebrating Ryan's life at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Hurley, Wisconsin, on May 14, 2021, at 11 am. Please note due to covid restrictions we are limited to immediate family and close friends in attendance.

The family has chosen Frick-Zielinski Funeral Home of Bessemer to honor Ryan's legacy of life. You can leave a condolence or a tribute at rangefuneralservices.com.