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Oscar Ringgold Obituary

Age 85 of New Brighton, MN On October 18, 2009 Survived by wife, Yvonne of 57 years; children, Kris (Barb) Rolf (Ann), Holly (Manuel) Lozada; grandchildren, Stephanie, Gabriela and Greta; and sister, Bobbie Jean Long. Army Veteran of WWII, Medical Detachment 9206th Technical Service Unit; 38 year employee of Northwest Airlines; IAM member. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, Oct. 23 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private burial Crystal Lake Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel 763-789-4436


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Published by Pioneer Press from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2009.

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Lorraine Soderquist

October 27, 2009

Dear Yvonne,
Sorry to hear of Oscar's death. May your many great memories give you comfort during this time. Our deepest sympathy to all your family.
Don and Lorraine Peterson Soderquist

Matt & Chris Leising

October 21, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.

Mike Frokjer

October 21, 2009

Kris and Family
I'm sorry to hear about your loss! All I can say is I know he is in a better place! Take it from a guy who's been there and seen it! I know we will all be together with are family and loved ones again, in a much better place!You have alot of friends at work that are thinking of you and your family! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joanne Stassen

October 20, 2009

Vonnie~~~
My heart aches for your sadness. I can appreciate all the loss and pain you must be feeling, and I am so sorry.

For your sake, I hope your children and grands live in your general area. I have been living in Orlando not far from my daughter and her family since my dear Bill died 11 years ago. I still miss him a lot, and I miss the rest of my family and friends back in Minnesota. I read parts of the St.Paul paper on line all the time, especially the obits, where there often is someone I know, like your nice Oscar.

Please know that I am thinking about you and your family. This comes with my tears and prayers. Blessings on you all.
With love,

October 20, 2009

Holly, Manuel, Gabby and Greta, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad/Grandpa. We're thinking of all of you.

Susie Tynjala

Stanton Berg

October 20, 2009

Vonnie: My sincere sympathy to you and your family...

June and I have known you and Oscar for all of our 51+ years with Redeemer.

I recall in the early days when you and Oscar occupied a pew just in front of us for Sunday services in the Sanctuary.

I also recall that the two of you celebrated your 50th marriage anniversary just days apart from June and Mine.

I will miss Oscar both at the Redeemer Services as well as at Bible Study on Tuesday mornings...Although of course I know that recently Oscar was absent from Redeemer Activities because of his health.

What a coincidence that Oscar's services will be on the very day of the 1st anniversary of June's passing last October 2008.

I am sure that June will be in the greeting party when Oscar arrives at his heavenly home!

John 14:2 (KJV): "in my father's house are many mansions...I go to prepare a place for you..."

Loretta Follingstad

October 20, 2009

Vonnie, I am sorry to hear about Oscar. You guys have been our neighbors since we moved in many years ago. My sympathy to you and your children at this time. May the peace of God help you all.
Loretta Follingstad

Dee Kline

October 20, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. You must have wonderful memories which you will cherish for all of your years. God bless you and your family.

Michael Boho

October 20, 2009

Kris, Angela and I are very sorry to hear about your father. Glad to hear you were able to spend some time with him before he passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! MIchael and Angela Boho (Minneapolis, MN)

David and Alise Thone

October 20, 2009

Kris, Barb and family. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful man. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Pat Grassini MclLvaine

October 19, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. Many years ago, our family lived next door to Oscar & Vonnie on Rice Creek Rd. I babysat a few times for one of your baby boys. Both of my parents, Len & Ethel Grassini, are gone now as is my brother, Mike. We're never really ready for our destiny. The best thing is to keep your mind and heart on your memories of the good times. As a widow myself, I can tell you that helps. God bless.

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