The Lord giveth and the Lord takes away. On Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Ryan John Bigaouette Kroehler, was called home by his Savior. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Henderson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with an 8 p.m. Parish Prayer Service on Friday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Henderson and continue from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Ryan was born on February 13, 1984 to James and Brenda Kroehler. He was baptized and received First Holy Communion at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Henderson. He graduated from LeSueur-Henderson High School in 2003. Ryan will always be remembered as a loving son, grandson, nephew and cousin. Ryan taught those around him the true meaning of love and life. Ryan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and going on family vacations.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Brenda and James of Henderson; 3 brothers, Robert, Russell and Brendan of Henderson; sister, Breanna of Henderson. Grandparents, Robert and Sylvia Bigaouette and John and Marge Kroehler, all of Henderson. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive as well as his special caregiver, Bobbie Schleeve.