Ryan Alan Derrickson, age 49, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a two and a half-year courageous and optimistic fight with cancer. He was born on March 29, 1975, to Roger and Kay (Krusienski) Derrickson in Madison. The family moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1983 when Ryan was eight years old. Ryan is a 1993 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and furthered his education at the University of Dubuque - Iowa completing his Bachelor's degree in Aviation Operations and Aviation Management. Ryan was a commercial pilot with United Airlines where he achieved the rank of Captain. When he wasn't flying, he owned and operated an 18-wheeler and designed and built several award-winning show trucks. He enjoyed driving the open road and flying free in the skies. He enjoyed hunting with his father and his cousin Jason. He was a wonderful caretaker for his mother when she was ill. Ryan loved animals, especially his cat, Feta. Ryan is survived by his parents, Roger (Chris) Derrickson and Kay Derrickson; stepsister, Summer (Jeff) Slaby; stepbrothers, Wes (Holly) Paul, and Ean Paul; aunt, Linda Derrickson; uncle, Lee (Pat) Krusienski; and his cat, Feta. He is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Preceding him in death was his grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Derrickson and Harold and Kathryn Krusienski; and uncle, Richard Derrickson. The Derrickson family would like to extend a special thank you to Eric Danihel P.A. from Door County Medical Center for his care and compassion for Ryan while in his care. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stone Harbor Resort (107 N First Ave, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in in Ryan’s name to Door CANcer, Inc. (PO Box 423, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235). Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Ryan may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.