Ryan Gross, of Antigo, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the age of 25. He was born on April 10, 1990 in Nuremberg, Germany a son of Alan (Audrey) Gross of Sacramento, California and the late Kim (Jacobsen) Schisel.
Ryan attended North Elementary School and graduated high school in Burlington, Iowa. He was employed at Superior Grinding, BB Jack's and recently was an automotive salesman.
He enjoyed duck and deer hunting, hiking and spending time with his family. He loved his dog, Marley and was looking forward to the birth of his child.
In addition to his father survivors include a brothers, Brandon Gross of Chicago and Caden Schisel of Burlington, IA; close cousins Bobby (Melissa) and Sammy Stimac; grandmother, Bonnie (Ted) Jacobsen of Pearson; grandfather, Dennis (Jean) Van Ooyen of Antigo; step-father, Geno Schisel of Burlington, IA; aunts and uncles, Kelly (Robert Jr.) Stimac of Antigo, Teddy (Kristi) Jacobsen Jr. of Pearson, Jason Van Ooyen and Pam Van Ooyen of Wausau and Kevin (Diane) Gross of Nevada City, CA; his fiancé, Julie Chobanov of Eagle River. Ryan will also be dearly missed by other cousins, the Schisel family and many friends.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by grandparents, Al and Helen Gross, uncle, Scott Van Ooyen and uncle, Brian Gross.
Private services will be held.
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RIP bro....love you
Al and family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God ease your pain and give you strength. Thinking of you.
My sincere sympathy to Ryan's family. He was so nice and always had a smile on his face. May God bless you Ryan and may you rest in peace.
RIP Ryan, thanks for the midnight chats. You were a great guy.
I'm sending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ryan tonight! Ryan was a great, outgoing, friendly n ready to help anybody at anytime...he will be greatly missed! Heaven gained another angel too soon! God bless you n yours Ryan n may you now rest in peace!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Ryan and Brandon being quite the pair in grade school, sweetest brothers I've ever met. It doesn't seem that terribly long ago that Ryan and Brandon were doing flips on their trampoline at the red house on Superior.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,there are no words I can say that can even express how saddened I am for you all,Godbless!
Ryan.... I know you're still with me, and I know you're looking after our little one. I hope it has your smile and your big heart. You were a beautiful person. You would of done anything for this baby. Don't you worry sweetheart. I'll make sure our baby knows it had the BEST Daddy in the world, and how much you loved it for the small time you knew it. I hope you found peace and that amazing mind of yours can finally take a break. Stay golden. I love you , Ryan. Forever and always, Julie and Baby Ryan
I don't even know what to say.. I'm shocked Ryan was a good hearted person. He would help anyone if he could. He always made people laugh and he knew how to make you smile. You will forever be missed brother!!!
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