Obituary of Ralph L. Tryon

Ralph Tryon, 81, of Norwich NY, passed away June 15, 2011 at his home. He was born March 7, 1930 in Rome NY, the son of the late Lethan and Louise Jones Tryon. Ralph served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1954. Upon his honorable discharge, Ralph attended and graduated from Cortland State with a teaching degree in Phys Ed. Over the years Ralph taught at Margaretville, Delhi, and Oxford. Ralph was a 53 year member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Cortland. In his spare time he enjoyed participating in athletic activities and sports including his favorite, soccer. He is survived by his wife of 52 yrs Barbara Tryon of Norwich, his daughters Brenda (Duward) Tryon Campbell of Texas, Carla (Paul) Tryon Turner of Mass., brother Raymond Tryon of California, his grandchildren Jenna Turner, Trevor Turner, and Curtis Campbell, and niece Nancy Marquardt of California. A calling hour will be Monday 9-10 am at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Madison St., Cortland NY 13045 with a service to begin 10 am at the church. A reception will follow in the church hall. A graveside service will be held 2 pm at the Marathon Cemetery, Marathon NY, with Military Honors. In lie of flowers contributions may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church or the Oxford Emergency Squad. I'm very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was truly one of my favorite teachers and coaches, who will be missed by all who knew him. Fred Zahner Mr. Tryon was my favorite PE teacher. He understood his students and was always a class act. You will be missed. Erik Korver Im in shock and very sad to.hear of Mr Tryon's passing. I have many great memories from.middle school with him as my P.E. teacher. He was a great man! It always amazed me that more than 20 years after he was my teacher he still called me "Redskin" he never forgot.my favorite team! Just last week I saw him in the bank, he smiled, waved, called me Redskin and I can feel like he told me goodbye that day. HEAVAN JUST GOT ANOTHER HERO!! Mitch Cluff Barb, Carla, Brenda and Family: I was so sorry to here of Ralph's passing. There is not one day that went by when I saw Ralph that he didn't make me laugh (sorry Barb but is was usually about you!). He will be sorely missed. If there is anything I can do to help with anything please ask. (Take Trevor to soccer camp?) I wish God's peace and may all of the wonderful memories that you have help you through. Love. Ann Phelan Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tryon families. Your husband/father/grandfather was a wonderful man and was liked by so many. May time ease your sorrow and memories warm your hearts and bring smiles. Leslie Reiss & family so sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Father, husband,grandfather,great grandfather and brother. he was a very special person in the lives of so many he was everyones friend,insperater and great man. he will surly be missed by many and remeber by all. rest in peace Mr Tryon Denise Mumbulo Freese Barbara and Family, Our sympathies. Ralph was our teacher, our coach and our friend and did all with a passion that is admired and will be missed. Skip & Pat Ford McDonough My sincere condolences to the family of Ralph Tyron. Coach tyron was a very good coach and a better person. He not only taught us that individual skills were important but how you used them as a team were as important. He taught us that good sportsmanship was as important as winning. His teachings instilled confidence in me that have lasted a life time. I had the great and unexpedted privilege of being named by him the team captain of the 1963 basketball team. I only regret I never properly thanked him for that honor. Again, I want to pass along my heart felt condolences to all the family on your loss. Tom Paden Aiea (pronounced I A ah) Hawaii Oxford Academy class of 1963 I can't even drive by the Academy building without Fond memories of Mr Tryon and PE class. Flag football was the best. Rest in Peace Mr. Tryon. God Bless your family during this difficult time. Dale Lawton Dear Barbara We are so very sorry to learn of Ralph's death. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I think of you so often and miss the "old norwich". May God bless you and strengthen you during the difficult days ahead. Norm & Carol Roswick My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tryon family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God rest his soul. Ralph made a big impact on my life and I will never forget him. Thanks for letting me be apart of your life. Tom Richards Dear Tryon Family, Just wanted to say you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Mr. Tryon was one of the finest teachers I had the pleasure of knowing at Oxford Academy. He made an immediate impression on me when I arrived in 1985. He taught me to treat others with respect. He also took us on on a safety patrol trip to Washington, DC and Gettysburg, PA in 1986 that made a huge impression on me. Not only did he help teach us about our country's history, but he made it real by taking us to places like the Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial, and Little Round Top. These experiences have remained with me for the last 25 years and influenced my decision to be a history major in college. I still enjoy visiting these locations as a result of our trip. What a great man. I will miss him greatly and I am better person for having known him. Semper Fidelis, JJ Bancroft, Oxford Academy, Class of 1992 Major, USMCJJ and Amy Bancroft Barb,Brenda, Carla and families: We were sorry to learn of Ralph's passing while we were away. He was a fine man, and a fine teacher who influenced so many students over the years. Please accept our sincerest condolences at this sad time. John and Tina Bancroft ar Tryon Family, I always had the highest respect for Mr. Tryon. He was my middle school gym teacher and junior high soccer coach. He taught me discipline, decency and how to be a gentleman. He was always so kind to my family and me. I know he is sorely missed. Sincerely, Tony Bancroft