Personal life thumb|Ryun with his wife in 1971 Ryun was born in Wichita, Kansas. He now lives in Lawrence, though he was listed in the House roll as "R-Topeka". He also owns a farm in Jefferson County.
Personal life thumb|Ryun with his wife in 1971 Ryun was born in Wichita Kansas. He now lives in Lawrence though he was listed in the House roll as "R-Topeka" He also owns a farm in Jefferson County.