Kenneth Otto Ringstad

Kenneth Otto Ringstad obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Kenneth Otto Ringstad

Kenneth Ringstad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.
Kenneth Otto Ringstad, a proud Norwegian, passed away November 10, 2025. He was born September 21, 1931 in Chicago, to the late Arnt and Ruth Ringstad. Kenneth was a Korean War Veteran (U.S. Army) and founded Prime Scaffold in 1979.
Beloved husband to the late Jeanette; loving father to Eileen, Eric (Karen) and the late Kristine; Cherished grandfather to Kiersten (Noel) Santos, Elizabeth Anderson, Kelsey (Justin) Storandt and Peter (Maggie) Goergen; great grandfather of Jackson, Hunter, Logan and Norah; dear brother to Eugene (the late Donna) Ringstad; further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Please meet by the Cemetery office off Roosevelt Road beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Arrangements in care of Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home. For information (630) 834 – 1133.
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