Ryan Frederick Vieth, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Friend and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2024.

Ryan, born in Waverly, Iowa on April 12th, 1972, was adopted at birth by Harold and Linda Vieth. He grew up with his two younger sisters, Julie (Monzingo) and Diana (Karsten), in Dubuque, Iowa. From a young age he expressed a keen interest in cars, art, and the outdoors. Ryan was a gifted artist, specifically interested in painting, architecture, and woodworking. His pride in his teenage years was his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS, which he carefully restored alongside his father Harold. Ryan was a member of the wrestling team at Hempstead High School, from which he graduated in 1990.

Ryan attended Mid America Nazarene College in Kansas, graduating with a double degree in Business Management and Communications in 1993. In 1994, he welcomed his first born son, Christian, just before locating his family to Colorado. In 1999, Ryan’s family grew again when his second oldest, Zachary, was born.

In 2005, Ryan met the love of his life Emily, at Exodus Group through Creekside Church. Their love for music, movies, and life sparked their relationship. In 2008, in Centennial, Colorado, Ryan and Emily tied the knot in front of their friends and family. In 2010 the couple welcomed Vincent, followed in 2011 by Aidan, and finally Samuel in 2014. In addition, Ryan became a proud “Papa” in April 2024 when Christian and his wife Azalia welcomed Rafael.

Professionally, Ryan was a skilled IT specialist. He founded his own business Adrenaline Creations in 2007. This venture later evolved into Adrenaline IT, which Ryan continued to operate until his passing.

He was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life and introduced all of his sons to hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains. In addition, he passed down his enduring passion for carpentry and metal music to his boys.

In September of 2019, Ryan was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer. He fought the disease voraciously and became known as a passionate advocate for all people who have been impacted by it. Ryan documented his fight through social platforms, podcasts, and community organizing. Ryan was actively involved in two cancer advocacy organizations, Fight Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and Man Up to Cancer.

Ryan served as a host of Fight CRC’s Climb for a Cure in Colorado in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, he represented Fight CRC at the Cologuard Classic PGA Tour golf tournament in Tucson, Arizona, where he played in the Pro-AM alongside Kevin Conroy, CEO of Exact Sciences. Ryan was a member of the Fight CRC Ambassador program in 2023, and participated in Call-on Congress, Fight CRC’s legislative advocacy program. He was the recipient of the 2024 Mike Mancini Hero Award for going above and beyond in furthering Fight CRC’s mission.

Ryan was also a part of Man Up to Cancer’s Howling Place community, where he shared his lived experience with cancer, and was a leader in the Colorado Chapter. He was most recently involved in MUTC’s efforts to create a constituent relationship management program. Ryan was beloved by the people he met in both organizations, inspiring them to advocate for themselves and others.