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John Ringelberg Obituary
He was born June 15, 1945, the son of John M. Ringelberg and Dorothy Lyon Ringelberg of Black Creek.
He was a graduate of Cuba Central School and Alfred State College.
He was a dairy farmer in his early years, an employee of Dresser Rand, a blueberry farmer with his cousin Dennis Cooper, and became a self-employed salesman in later years.
John started Black Creek Machinery, as many might remember, with the big flatbed truck rolling through town piled to top with machinery. He was also the owner of Big John's Tavern in Cuba, where he could be found on some weekends having a Pepsi in the corner.
John, who was a resident of Black Creek all of his life, enjoyed family, friends, music and a good conversation with a boiling hot cup of coffee.
He enjoyed meeting people and sharing stories with strangers and friends. John knew how to take chances and live life to the fullest. Taking care of his family was his first priority; taking time to make every day and event special in his own way with everyone's thoughts in mind before his own.
John was a man that passed on every memory he knew and gave advice to try to make everyone a better person with kind words of encouragement. He was always helpful to anyone who needed a hand. No advice given was ever given without the sincerity and knowledge from what he had learned from his broad life lessons. Big John's kindness to all will be missed.
John is survived by his wife, Cindy Plaisted Ringelberg; children, Jill (Nate Ditchcreek) Loiacono and Doug (Nicole) Ringelberg; and grandchildren, Gianna, Jessica and Wylee.
Rather than services, the family will be holding a celebration of life gathering on John's farm on Stoll Hill Road mid-June, around his birthday, where many family and friends can spend time together in what was known as the "trailer field." Anyone interested in attending please email [email protected] for exact date and time. The email will be returned when the date is decided.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ringelberg
Christopher Jordan
March 25, 2019
To my friends the Ringelberg Family
I am very sorry for your loss. The spirit of our loved ones live forever in our hearts.
Christopher Jordan
Bob Hubbard
March 21, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of John...working for him and with him. He always had kind words to say to me. He will be greatly missed. Bob Hubbard
Mark Hoesel
March 19, 2019
It breaks my heart to hear this news. I have countless memories of John as a neighbor and friend. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who always saw the best in everyone and everything. He lived a full life his way and had a lot of fun along the way. I will forever cherish the memories. My thought and prayers are with you Cindy, Doug, and Jill. I love you guys!
Lynne Gagliardo
March 19, 2019
Jill and family - my deepest condolences for your loss.
Dale & Cathy Guilford
March 16, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers and with you as you mourn the loss of John. We will carry with us many fond memories of good times with John and his family!!
Kevin Odell
March 15, 2019
Sorry to hear of John's passing. My sincere condolences.
Lola Stoughton
March 14, 2019
We are sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked with him at Dresser Clark. He was a joy to work with. God bless you with peace, strength and comfort. Judy (Sikes) Lotter, Cathy Marsh and Lola Stoughton
March 13, 2019
JOHN WILL BE MISSED IN BLACK CREEK & CUBA. HAVING GROW UP IN BLACK CREEK BRINGS MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF AND WITH JOHN. WHO WILL FILL HIS SHOES?
Lanny Sweet
March 13, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
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