Conversation so far:
Where was Paul Ryan born?
Paul Ryan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Where did Paul Ryan go to primary and secondary school?
Paul Ryan attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Janesville and Joseph A. Craig High School.
Did Paul Ryan do anything noteworthy in school?
Paul Ryan was on his high school's ski, track, and varsity soccer teams and played basketball in a Catholic recreational league and participated in the Model United Nations.
Where did Paul Ryan attend college?
Paul Ryan attended Miami University.
Did Paul Ryan graduate with honors?
Paul Ryan received an honorary degree from Miami University in 2009.
What jobs did Paul Ryan have before becoming involved in politics?
Paul Ryan took a job working the grill at a McDonald's after his sophomore year of high school.
What else did Paul Ryan do for employment before becoming involved in politics besides working at a McDonald's after his sophomore year of high school?
Paul Ryan, while at American University, worked summers as a salesman for Oscar Mayer and once got to drive the Wienermobile.
Is there anything else interesting about Paul Ryan's early life besides his education and jobs before becoming involved in politics?
Paul Ryan and his family often went on hiking and skiing trips to the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Question: Is his mother still alive?
Self-contained rewrite: Is Paul Ryan's mother still alive?