Ryan R.H. Ferdinand, of Palmer, Alaska, passed away November 15, 2020.

Ryan was born September 20, 1979 in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of Alain and Sheryl Ferdinand.  He grew up in Spearfish and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1999.  While growing up he enjoyed playing soccer and baseball.

After serving in the United States Army, Ryan moved to Alaska and spent the last 17 years there.  During his time in Alaska, he worked as a car salesman and then worked as a commercial fisherman.  He enjoyed the outdoor life, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Sheryl; brother, Reynold; aunts, Linda Sumners and Melva Vik; uncle, Terry Weickum and his children, Lisa and TJ Weickum; lifelong friends, Brandon Fogelman and Elliott Strain; many cousins; special friends, Jeff Ford, Zak Pearman, Thaddeus Wilkerson and Tyler Loken; and his beloved dog, Lucy.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Alain; and grandparents, Robert and Ruth Winters.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm, Friday, February 12, 2021 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Tom Martin officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Spearfish Honor Guard and the United States Army.