Paul Ringenberg

Paul David Ringenberg, 74, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Paul will be laid to rest with a graveside service and burial at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Ackley. A private family viewing will be held at the Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Paul was born November 12, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri to Paul and Aline Ringenberg. He attended Topeka High School, graduating with the class of 1967. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree and his Master’s Degree in Music from Washburn University. He played the cello for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. He attended many baseball camps growing up and played the position of catcher in high school, college and minor league AA ball. Paul later joined the Navy and served a tour at sea during the Vietnam war. On February 14, 1976, Paul was united in marriage to Diane Patricia Fritz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. In the early years of marriage, they lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Galesburg, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa, before finally settling in Bettendorf. To this union two children were born: Eric and Amanda. Paul worked Trucking Fleet Manager jobs at CRST, Wenger, Gray Transportation and Westside Transport in Cedar Rapids. He enjoyed providing for his family, fixing up the houses, working on the cars, spending time with his family, fishing and golfing with his kids and helping finish last minute school projects. His wife Diane’s passing in 2011 was very hard on him. During his retirement, Paul loved his grandkids, his beloved dogs, and working on his fishing boat and taking it out on the lake. Paul was a God-fearing, hardworking, family-loving man that will be very missed by those that knew him. Paul is survived by his son, Eric (Karah) Ringenberg of Ackley, Iowa; his daughter, Amanda (Adam) Clary of Johnston, Iowa; grandchildren: Evelyn Clary (5), Milo Clary (3), Marshall Ringenberg (2), Wyatt Ringenberg (10 months) and unborn grandchild, baby Ringenberg, expected to arrive March 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Paul and Aline and spouse, Diane Ringenberg.

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Paul Ringenberg

November 12, 1949 - September 14, 2024