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John Ringwald Obituary
PEORIA — John "Jack" Ringwald, 76, of Peoria passed away peacefully surrounded by love at his home Monday, December 30, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 4, 1943, in Pekin, Illinois, to Maurice and Elizabeth (Rothlisberger) Ringwald. His parents preceded him in passing.
After attending Illini Bluffs High School in Glasford, Jack became a member of the US Army Reserves, serving from 1964 to 1970. He briefly worked at Keystone Steel & Wire, Bartonville, Illinois, and then joined Cilco/Ameren in 1967, where he first started working in the gas department and then several years in the electrical substation department. He retired from Ameren after 34 years of employment. Upon retirement Jack continued to work for several years for USC and JF Electric and took great pride in helping to lead the construction of electrical substations at various locations throughout Illinois. He was a member of IBEW 51 for over 45 years.
Jack will be forever remembered for his strong work ethic learned by working side-by-side with his father while growing up on their farm and then instilling those values in his two sons; the many hours of help and gentle care for his mother the last few years of her life; always lending a hand to friends and family whenever needed; and the love, fun and happiness he brought to his family as a wonderful husband, proud father and loving grandfather.
Jack is survived by his wife, Susan (Chitwood), of 53 years; sons Jeff Ringwald (and Jennifer) of Ankeny, Iowa, and Retired Lt. Col. Scott Ringwald (and Kelly) of Lawton, Oklahoma; his grandchildren who stole his heart, Jacob, Jerod and Jenna Ringwald of Ankeny, Iowa; Jensen, Braelyn and Quintan Ringwald of Lawton, Oklahoma; Hillary (Christian) Bhagan of Kingsland, Georgia; and one sibling, Richard.
The family heartfully thanks Jack's wonderful friends and family who provided great support and sent much love and many prayers during Jack's illness. A special thanks to Dr. Dean Gravlin for his wonderful care given Jack for many years and throughout his illness.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 4 p.m. with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Folds of Honor or a charity of the donor's choice. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.woosley-wilton.com.
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David and Cheryl Richards
January 6, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing, He was a great guy and will be missed. He was so proud of his family and rightly so. We have made a donation in his memory to the Peoria Area Honor Flight.
Tom Phelps Jr
January 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss. The Phelps Families
Janelle Aper
January 3, 2020
Sue, I was a little girl, but, I remember you and Jack being such friendly neighbors....Sorry for your loss.
Gary Leconte
January 2, 2020
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We were in the Army Guard together and I also worked with him at Keystone. I have fun memories of Jack and other friends getting together at
Gene Brown's gas station in the 60's! We are in AZ for the winter, so am sorry to miss the service.
January 1, 2020
Dick,
I am so very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Manning Lauterbach
Myrtle Beach, SC
Debbie Dickerson
January 1, 2020
Sue, I am so very sorry to see this. I always enjoyed seeing Jack in the neighborhood, especially on his morning walks. Prayers and condolences to you and your family. God bless, Debbie Dickerson
Sally McGrew
January 1, 2020
We are saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was a great man and a good neighbor. We will cherish the memories of many experiences of our kids growing up together.
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