Birth date: Mar 23, 1949 Death date: Sep 28, 2017
Thomas Smith Ringelberg, 68, died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Kentucky. He was on vacation with his wife, Gail, and longtime college friends. Tom was quick to make friends and he always seemed to Read Obituary
Dear Gail and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. I'm going to miss seeing Tom at YMCA and talking MSU with him. He was so upbeat, happy, and always saying hello with a smile. Gone way too soon!
-Mike and Kelli Meyer
It was always a treat to see Tom at sales meetings, and trade shows. What an awesome personality and sense of humor. I have a lot of fond memories. My condolences to Gail and family for this great loss.
Sincerely,
Larry Kreyssler
Dear Gail and Family, Patti and I are very sorry we were not here to see you at this difficult time. Tom and I were business associates (practically partners) for seven years until his retirement. Never could I have worked with a more honest person. I consider Tom to have been a great mentor to me as well as a great friend even though he was a Spartan fan. I remember in our days of working together that we talked on the phone nearly every day and many of those conversations were simply him lifting my spirits. It was difficult moving on in business when he retired but things have worked out very well and I believe a lot of that is due to Tom's guidance. I will never forget that even when we were 'buried' with business issues that Tom always remembered what was important, God, Family, Friends and all those less fortunate than us. We will miss him!!!!
Dear Gail and the entire Ringelberg Family.
I must join the chorus of folk here in the Tri-Cities and beyond to honor Tom and send my sympathy and prayers to each of you.
I knew Tom informally but every visit was gracious and kind and warm and appreciated.
Gail, you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers for quite some time.
Your lives and the life of the community have been greatly enhanced by Tom's energy and care for us all.
Sent with my warmest regards.
Pete (and Judy) Theune
Dear Gail, Jeanie, Jeff and family,
On behalf of the entire Penrod team I send our sincere condolences. From the moment we got together in 89, with Tom's first check of $1.27 from us, which I repeatedly reminded him was much more than he was worth, through many years of fun visits and travel we will always cherish Tom in our hearts. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts will be with all of you at this trying time.
Sincerely,
Karsten Nielsen
Dear Gail and Family,
Tom was a real genuine person that cared about everybody. I always enjoyed talking with him about his clients in Naperville, Illinois and how much he loved visiting Strictly Golf. Susie, Ashley and myself have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Garry, Susie and Ashley Deetjen
Gail, Jeanie, and Jeff,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss and am thinking of you all a lot during this time.
Tom was an inspiration to everyone. What wonderful memories I have of many childhood years with the Ringelberg family. "MANWELL!!" Holiday evening as the Walsh & especially the Anderson family fondly remember with him and family.
I'm sure "Rings" has joined the "dream foursome" that J.Meyer posted on my dad's VBK obit page last year!
Love to you all,
Linsey Walsh
Dear Gail and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom will be remembered well as he was a rare individual. A man of character, strong belief, and optimism. He did so much for so many, especially in serving his Church. He was a leader by example and had an open heart for others. We're all better for having known him. He will be missed!
David & Nancy Parsons
Dear Gail and family, Our sympathy to you in the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful person. Praying for God's comfort during this time. Sincerely Steve and Sindy Broersma
I mentioned to Tom several times,that the first golfer I met back in early 1990 was his
father, Buss. He was a gentleman and became a friend. Tom was just like his father.
Les Rist
