R. Steven Ryan, 68, of Goodland, a loving father and husband, and prominent local attorney, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in a single car accident near his home. He was born October 29, 1942 in Lafayette, IN to Richard and Marjorie Wilson Ryan. He graduated from Kentland High School in 1960. He went on to earn Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from Indiana University. Steve served in the Army in the Judge Advocate Generals Corp. at Fort Meade, MD. from 1969 to 1973. He married Paula Kline on August 23, 1970 in Baltimore, MD. Together they raised five wonderful children. He resided in Kentland and Goodland throughout his life. He was a member of both the Newton County and Indiana Bar Associations, served as president of the Indiana Prosecutors Association, and was also active in the Republican Party. He served as the Newton County Prosecutor from 1979-1990 and was a partner at Barce, Vann and Ryan Attorneys at Law with George Vann and John and Ed Barce. He was an avid Hoosier and Colts fan, enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, family vacations, and spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He truly enjoyed the practice of law, his colleagues, and morning walks with his friends. Surviving with his wife are his five children: Kelly Ryan of Lafayette, Patrick Ryan of Kentland, Heather Ryan of Durham, NC, Daniel Ryan (spouse: Erin) of Chicago, IL, and Megan Eells (spouse: Scott) of Indianapolis; two grandchildren: Jordan Dixon and Avalon Eells; a brother, Dave Ryan (spouse: Mary) of Munster, and a sister, Sally Waibel (spouse: Dave) of Troy, OH. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. (CDT), Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kentland. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. (CDT), Saturday, August 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kentland with Father Robert Bernatos officiating. He will be missed by all. Memorials may be made to the Kentland Park Board and the Goodland Athletic Association.