RYAN A. SOLEM

Ryan A. Solem, 34, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.

Ryan was born June 25, 1978 in Duluth, to Bruce L. and Shana (Brouse) Solem.

Ryan grew up in Normanna Township. He attended Lakewood Elementary, Ordean Jr., and graduated from Duluth East High School in 1997.

Ryan is survived by his son, Damian and daughter, Gina of Coon Rapids; parents of Duluth; brother, Lyle of Eden Prairie; sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Derek Preshiren and their daughters, Lyla and Edie of Maple Grove; former wife and mother of his children, Julie of Coon Rapids; special aunt, Marilyn Brouse of Duluth; and many other family and friends.

Ryan will always be remembered by those who knew him for his wonderful sense of humor, his infectious laugh and his kind heart.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Avenue. The family will greet friends and family from 1 p.m. until the memorial service. Memorials preferred.

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