Ryan John Faurote
March 27, 1988 ~ July 9, 2022
Ryan J. Faurote, age 34, of Cedar Rapids, entered into rest Saturday July 9, 2022. Funeral: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday July 19, 2022 at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Rev. John Flaherty and Rev. Ken Glaser will officiate. A private burial will take place at a later date. Visitation: 5:00 ' 7:00 P.M. Monday July 18, 2022 at the Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services in Cedar Rapids and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Ryan John was born March 27, 1988 in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Kathleen (Lawrence) Faurote. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Cedar Rapids Xavier Catholic High School. While in high school Ryan was active in Show Choir. After high school, Ryan attended college at both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Ryan loved the outdoors and spent time hiking and camping. Ryan worked as a camp counselor at Camp Wapsie for several summers. Ryan dearly loved his family, especially his nephews.
Survivors include his father John (Evie) Faurote of Cedar Rapids. Brothers, Eric Faurote of Plattsmouth, NE. Shawn (Stephanie) Faurote and nephews Jadyn, Maddox, Gabriel of Erie CO; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Clara Lawrence of Prarieburg IA; and paternal grandparents, Frank and Leola Faurote of Fontanelle, IA.
A memorial fund has been established in Ryan's name that will be directed toward mental health research.
Family and friends may offer support and memories with Ryan's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss I never met him I always saw him riding his bike and heard him when he came up to talk to angel and Carlin and their family he always seemed so nice and polite when he was up here the kids always liked him I know you have so many memories and some so special to you all once again I’m sorry for you all
Ryan, or Fro, as we called him at YMCA Camp Wapsie was my camp counselor in the summer of 2011. He was a special person who me and my friends idolized that week and after. He stayed up late to tell us camp legends, taught us to whittle, and woke us up early in the morning to have orange juice on top of the climbing tower before the rest of camp was up. I later went on to be a Wapsie counselor myself and Fro was a big part of showing me the magic of camp and what it meant to be someone your campers could look up to. Fro was caring, funny, and special–his memory lives on with everyone he counseled and worked with at Camp Wapsie.
Fro (Ryan) and I shared some of my favorite years living in Ames. We knew each other in Cedar Rapids, but became close once I started at Iowa State. My first week of my freshman year, Fro reached out. He invited me to join him at an event, and we were inseparable after that. He made me feel welcome and introduced me to people who would become some of my best friends. That was one of the magical things about Fro – he connected so many people and he created so many friendships. Being around Fro was easy, and I loved having him by my side. I loved his laugh and the way he told a story. His humor will stick with me always. Fro was funny, kind, creative, adventurous, and just so so so special. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without his friendship, and I am so grateful to have shared so many good memories with him. He was loved, and he will be missed. Rest easy, friend.
Fro burst into my life in high school and was unlike anyone I had met. He was fun, spontaneous, caring, loyal and deeply feeling. While we lost touch in our mid 20s he will always remain as a person who takes up a lot of space in my fond memories of adolescence and young adulthood. My love goes to his family and community. The world lost a good one.
I am so thankful to have had Ryan, who I called Allen, in my life. The love, hilarity, and kindness he brought to the world were blessings I will always cherish. It was an honor to be his confirmation sponsor, and honor to be his friend.
You will forever be one of the kindest souls Ive had the privilege to know.
Ryan you are and will always be one of the few people that ever made me feel okay in my own skin. You will forever be one of the most accepting and understanding souls I’ve had the privilege of knowing.
I am so blessed to have had Ryan in my life, I will miss our talks & hearing his infectious laugh. He had such a wonderful caring soul & took care of me when I was sick, I’ll never forget how generous he was. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers for you.
Thinking of your family in this time of grief. Praying Ryan has found peace in the arms of the Father and for His peace to sustain and comfort you.
Ryan connected to camp Wapsie many years ago. He worked and volunteered at Wapsie numberous times over the years. He filled a number is roles but continued to find ways to get kids excited about camp and the outdoors. Ryan found friends and a place to be his best at camp. I’m glad Wapsie was part of your journey!
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
I enjoyed the time I spent with Ryan in college. He was caring, kind, and so much fun.
Our deepest sympathy to John, Shawn and Eric on the loss of Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Deb Molumby
Forever our Fro-Baby
He was always a kind person to us as neighbors of his parents. Ryan was thoughtful and considerate. He’d come up and chat with us if we were outside as he passed by walking or on his bicycle. Of a generous and caring sort, he was always polite and respectful. Our children thought he was funny, he always spoke to them as if they were people. He will be missed.