Ryan Glen Heller, age 41 of Waverly, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born on July 26, 1977 to Glen and Mary (Geyen) Heller in Watertown, Minnesota.

Ryan was a kind and gentle soul. He was a loving son, brother and friend to many. Ryan, like his brother Chad, loved music and sports. The Minnesota Twins and Vikings held a special place in his heart. Also like Chad, Ryan found the computer to open up his ability to communicate with others.

Ryan was preceded in death by his brother Chad; grandparents Reuben and Betty Heller, Donald and Evelyn Geyen; aunts and uncles Gene Geyen, Diane Geyen, Barb Geyen, Bob Geyen, Jim Geyen, and a cousin Jessica Moe.

Ryan is survived by his parents Glen and Mary Heller; aunts and uncles Donna (Terry) Miller, Jerry (Selma) Geyen, Bill Geyen, Patti (Jerry) Kranz, Jayne (John) Spartz, Mary (Marty) Olson, Cathy (Jack) Moe, Cindy (Scott) Montgomery, Doug (Sheila) Heller, Mark (Patty) Heller, and Kim (Ed) Hanson; as well as many cousins and friends.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly, Minnesota. Gathering of family and friends was in the St. Mary’s Parish Center from 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the Mass. Inurnment was in the church cemetery.