Dr. Everett Ringenberg

Dr. Everett L. Ringenberg, age 84, of 12276 Bishop Court, Plymouth, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Everett was born on January 9, 1926, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Samuel and Clara (Knoblauch) Ringenberg. On July 24, 1948, Everett married the former Joyce Dean in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Together they raised their seven children. Everett proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. He graduated from IU-Bloomington in pre-med. In 1952 he graduated from the St. Louis University School of Dentistry. He practiced in Richmond, Indiana, from 1952 to 1990. He then continued to practice, part-time, with his son, Dr. Tom Ringenberg, commuting from North Carolina, until his retirement in 1993. Everett was elected to the International College of Dentists in 1971. He was appointed to the Indiana Board of Dental Examiners by Governor Otis Bowen and served for six years. The Ringenbergs lived in North Carolina for ten years and four years in Columbus, Indiana, before locating in Plymouth, two years ago. Everett was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth. Everett is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Ringenberg of Plymouth; his sons, Stephen and Nancy Ringenberg of Richmond, Indiana, Paul and Carolea Ringenberg of Tampa, Florida, Tim Ringenberg of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Tom and Hayley Ringenberg of Richmond, Indiana, and Mark and Brenda Ringenberg of Plymouth; his daughter, Janis and Gary Forrest of Monroe, New York; his son-in-law, John Clark of Melbourne, Florida; 14 greatly loved grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sisters, Betty and Herbert Weisshart of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ilene McLauchlin of Winter Haven, Florida. Also many nieces, nephews, and cousins survive. Everett was preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Stout Clark in 2005; his grandson, Garrison O. P. Ringenberg in 2009; his grandson-in-law, Tim Hartman; his brothers, Quentin R. and Miles Ringenberg; and his sister, Charlotte Dasher. A Memorial Service, in honor of Everett, will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 401 Walnut Street Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, with the Rev. Jean Sparks officiating. A time of greeting the family, will be from 3:00-3:30 p.m., before the service. A private internment will be held a later date in Richmond, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to remember your local food pantry, Hospice, or Church. The VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to share memories and sign the guest book at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com