Ryan Wayne Nitsch a lifelong resident of Salina, KS passed unexpectantly on September 13, 2023 at UCH Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 31.

Ryan graduated from Salina Central High School in 2010. He was a part time employee at Choices Network and worked with his mom and dad doing everyday chores that he enjoyed.  Ryan loved spending time with his family.  Ryan has an amazing sense of humor that could light up a room. Growing up Ryan enjoyed many activities such as collecting coins with his dad.  He had a large video game collection which he played often.  As he grew older, he showed an interest in music and guitars.  He loved to play in front of family and friends, collecting 16 guitars in all.  Ryan’s life changed when Milo and Logan (the Lion) were adopted into the family, two wonderful dogs which brought joy to the entire family, Ryan loved them like brothers.

Ryan was born August 26, 1992 to parents Daniel and Brenda (Stegman) Nitsch of Salina. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Virgil and Ester Steman of Salina; uncle Steve Stegman of Culver, KS, uncle, Verlin Stegman of Salina; his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Mildred Nitsch of Salina; uncle Wayne Nitsch of Salina, uncle Richard Nitsch of Leawood KS.  He leaves behind an aunt, Wanda Budke (John), aunt, Zandra Rotrock (Chester), uncle, Darrell Nitsch (Melinda), uncle, Russell Nitsch, Susan Nitsch (Richard) along with many cousins and Milo and Logan (AKA the Lion). He will be dearly missed by many friends and all who knew him.

The funeral service information is pending and will be announced soon.

Memorials to SRL All Breed Dog Rescue, 503 E 3rd St, Minneapolis, KS 67467.