Jack Arthur Ringwalt

Jack Arthur Ringwalt Died In Pacifica, CA, July 14, 2006, after a six year battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 51. Jack was the loving husband of Janice and devoted father of Dee Dee. He was born in Omaha, NE, to the late Jack D and Jean Woodruff Ringwalt. After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Jack relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he remained the rest of his life. He was active in researching, collecting, trading and writing about American Indian artifacts. He recently co-authored a book regarding CIA activities in the former Soviet Union. Jack will be remembered for his philanthropy to numerous charities and humanitarian organizations including Omaha's Stephen Center, and The Nebraska Historical Society. He was also involved in San Francisco's "Street Sheet," a newspaper supporting the homeless coalition, and Glide Memorial Church. Jack lived passionately and loved life, he touched everyone he came in contact with and will be missed by all. In addition to Janice and DeeDee, Jack is survived by sisters, Jean Ringwalt of Aspen, CO, Mary Rosenstein of Framingham, MA, Marjie Massaglia of Romona, CA, Tish Beans of Denver, CO, Cindy Muter of Portland, OR; brother, John Ringwalt of Omaha, NE; several nieces and nephews, and of course all his wonderful friends. Donations may be made to: The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 375 Homewood Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049.