Ryan Daniel Stafford

Ryan Daniel Stafford of Cadillac passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was 41. He was born July 12, 1975 in Traverse City to Daniel and Sherry (Kirvan) Stafford. Ryan graduated from Cadillac High School in 1994. He went on to earn his associate's degree from Kirkland Community College in Criminal Justice. Ryan graduated from the police academy and accepted a position as a patrol officer in Mackinaw City. From there served in various places as an officer; earning specializations throughout his law enforcement career as a SWAT team member, undercover officer, K9 officer with his German Sheperd, Erik and motor patrol. After his time as a police officer Ryan worked at Trendwell Energy for seven years before purchasing Wildcat Construction in Manton where he was the current owner. He enjoyed water sports; spending time fishing with his daughters and boating with family and friends. Ryan was an avid hunter, both with a bow and gun. He enjoyed camping and golfing. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his wife and daughters. On July 22, 2000 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac he married the former Amy L. Keelean and she survives him along with their daughters, Morgan and Chloe. He is also survived by his parents Dan and Sherry Stafford of Cadillac; siblings, Kurt (Anne) Stafford of Bloomfield Hills and Karey Scholten (Pete Scholten) of Charlevoix; nieces and nephews: Gracie and Mac Stafford, Kylee, Abbey, Megan and Claire Scholten and Mason and Leah Keelean; grandmother, Alice Egelus of Cadillac; grandfather, Gordon Kirvan of Cadillac; Father and mother in- law, Larry (Leona) Keelean of Lake City; brother in law, Brian (Cindy) Keelean of Traverse City and grandfather and grandmother in-law Richard and Barbara Keelean of Lake City. Ryan was preceded in death by a grandfather, Major Dan Stafford; grandmother, Hilda Kirvan and grandparents in-law Ruby and Ted Sundell. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 16, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Reverend Scott Torkko officiating. Friends may meet the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Ryan Daniel Stafford

July 12, 1975 - July 12, 2016