Ryland Edward Havlik

April 15, 1942 - August 6, 2017

Ryland E. Havlik, age 75, of Richland Center passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Harvest Guest Home. He was born in Pulaski Township, WI to Edward and Florence (Dobbs) Havlik. He married Betty Maly on July 29, 1978 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richland Center. He served in the US Army in Germany and Washington D.C. He drove semi-truck for many years. Ryland was awarded the National Association of Small Truck Companies 2013 Driver of the Year. In 2016 he drove van for many Amish families. He enjoyed driving semi and working in his garden. He is survived by his wife of 39 years to Betty Havlik of Richland Center; his 3 sons and 3 daughters, Dennis of Muscoda, James of Avoca, David of Ithaca, Debra (Brian) Neido-Rettig of Oklahoma, Janet (Cory) Wiege of North Dakota, Michele Havlik of Muscoda; 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Glenda) Havlik of Madison; 2 sisters, Dorothy (David) Bodden of Louisiana, Ruth (Joe) Neido of Fort Atkinson; mother-in-law, Carol Maly; 3 brothers-in-law, Bill (Donna) Maly of Loganville, Don (Cheryl) Maly of Lone Rock, JR (Jackie) Maly of Viroqua; 3 sisters-in-law, Barbara (Gordon) Brockway of Lone Rock, Nancy (Clifford) Judson of Richland Center, Nellie (Chuck) Tyl of Richland Center; and his special companion, Toby. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; special Uncle James Dobbs; father-in-law, Lawrence Maly. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Pastor Tom Coleman officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 PM to 8 PM and also on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of services. The Local Military Honors Unit will provide graveside rites at the funeral home. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com