David-Ringnalda-Obituary

David Ringnalda

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1948 - 2018

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Ringnalda, David 9/11/1948 - 6/21/2018 Grand Rapids "I hope you don't mind, that I put down in words, how wonderful life is, while you're in the world." -Bernie Taupin David Lee Ringnalda entered this world on September 11, 1948. He was born the third child to John and Lavina Ringnalda. Born and...

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Dave helped to keep the back hall at the Jr. High fun and lively!! Always smiling, and ready for a prank or a joke!!! Great guy!!!! Randy J

Dear Jodie and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing - please know I am sending my sincere sympathy and prayers for your entire family...
Pamela M Centilli

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Jody, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I know that you now have an angel watching over you, and that you will join him again someday in Heaven. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave was one of the original back-hall boys at Jenison. We shared lunch, laughs, pranks and ping pong parties. He was quick with a smile and a helping hand with anything, especially construction projects. He was a dedicated teacher who touched thousands of lives. I am better to have known him.

I will always be grateful for Dave's skills in working with wood. His hands helped me to enjoy all 4 houses I have owned. It was David, with Jodi's assistance, that assembled the spiral staircase I enjoy in my Pentwater house today. It was because of David that my daughter Emily enjoyed her first sandbox and me a custom shed. We joked about how his prices had to reflect the high prices of lumber caused by the endangered spotted owl. Those were good times and belly laughs that cause me to...

One half of one of the best persons I ever knew Uncle Dave and Aunt Jody; God we are gonna miss you Uncle Dave! The world will not be the same without you, and we would never be who we all are without having had you in our life. You were an amazing person and a powerful influence in many peoples lives. Say Hi to my dad for me Uncle Dave. Jody, what can I say no words can ever be spoken that will ever convey, I cant wait to hug you cause that is all I got. I know in my heart and soul you two...

My sincere sympathy to all of Daves family. Many fond memories from Byron days.

Beautifully written about a beautiful person.. Love you Jody