Robert C. Ringold Sr.

Ringold Robert C. Sr., age 73, of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully on Aug. 18, 2002. A warrior for social justice, he was born and raised on the Eastside of St. Paul. He graduated from Macalester College ('52) and remained a life-long advocate for young people at Macalester where students worldwide benefited from his caring. Recognizing his significant loyalty and leadership, Bob was presented the Macalester Alumni Service Award on Aug. 8, 2002. Another personal honor was his membership in the Minnesota Campus Compact, a multi-cultural and social change learning community. Bob was a veteran of WWII and was retired from Business Forms & Systems, Holden Business Forms and Kuljetti Systems. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy; his sons, Robert Jr. (Shelley) of Eagan, Tom (Brenda) of Eden Prairie, William (Marina) of Bari, Italy; grandchildren, Bobby, Bailey, Michael and Margot; his sisters, Janet (James) Woodside and Jone (Wayne) Dosser; brother, Bill (Joy); numerous cousins, nieces, nephews of the Ringold and Hauser families; and his many friends of the Mizpah UCC Church family, Macalester College, the Commodores Men's Chorus and various other communities. His family and friends salute Bob's devotion to family, his love of singing, his gregarious personality and his boundless energy. Memorial gathering Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5-7 PM at Mizpah UCC, 412 - 5th Ave N., Hopkins. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wed., Sept. 4, 2002 at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Mizpah Music Fund or Children's Home Society of MN. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020