Ralph Jesse Ringle, 83, of Coldwater passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, MI.
In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Ralph was born February 14, 1941 to Ralph and Georgia (Baker) Ringle in Ann Arbor, MI. April 2, 1971 Ralph married Jacqueline Lowe in Jackson, MI, and she survives.
Ralph honorably served his country in the United States Navy and upon his return home, he pursued his career as an electrical engineer ultimately retiring from Con Agra Foods in Quincy.
His sense of duty was not only limited to his country but also extended to his community and family. Ralph was a dedicated member of the Coldwater American Legion, Eagles, and Elks.
He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, gardening, and simply building things. Ralph also held a passion for travel that he loved to share with his family with many trips to Florida beaches and to the ocean.
He will be dearly missed as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
In addition to his wife Jackie Ringle of Coldwater, Ralph leaves behind his children Ralph (Jeny) Ringle of Belle Vista, AR, Matt Ringle of Bronson, Julie (Larry) VanBuskirk, Kurt Ringle both of Coldwater; his 10 grandchildren Ralph (Jess) Ringle, Shila Ringle, Ryan (Jenna) Ringle, Talissa Toon, Danielle (Cam) Sheehan, Priscillia (D.J.) Brabson, Steven Ringle, Bridgette Hapner, Nick VanBuskirk, Andrew (Kelsey) VanBuskirk; 23 great grandchildren; his 2 great-great grandchildren; and his many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Daniel Ringle, his siblings Richard Ringle, Marilyn Burnsworth, Maydean Bryant, Elsi Collier, Ilene Roberts, Esther Dockett, Ted Ringle, and his father and mother-in-law Jack (June) Lowe.
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