Date Of Birth: August 20, 1934
Date Of Death: October 15, 2007
Gary R. Ringlespaugh, 73, of Fishers, met his Lord on October 15th, 2007 in Indianapolis.He was born in Indianapolis on August 20, 1934 to Ralph and Lucille Ringlespaugh.He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1952, and also attended Purdue, Ball State, and Butler Universities. Gary graduated from Indiana Military Academy in 1959, and graduated from Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas in 1976. He served his country proudly in the Army for three years, then the Indiana National Guard (38th Infantry Division). He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1987 after 39 years of service.Gary was a member of Lynhurst Baptist Church (Ben Davis) and First Baptist Church of Muncie, and currently E. 91st St. Christian Church (Indianapolis), serving in numerous capacities including Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Finance Committee, the Angel Tree, and Sunday School teacher until just recently. He also taught Bible studies at the ChildrenÂ’s Detention Center in Muncie and served with the Indianapolis Kiwanis.He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carole Lowery Ringlespaugh, Children:Rick Ringlespaugh (wife Susan),Dan Ringlespaugh (wife Alison),Tim Ringlespaugh (wife Mary),Lora Jacoby (husband Phil),Grandchildren:Ryan, Courtney, Cassie, Lacey, Lauren, Chelsea, Megan, Samantha, Cydney, Hannah, Carly, and Spencer.Brothers: Robert (wife Dorothy) and Ross,and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son Michael and grandson Mark Ringlespaugh.Visitation will be Thursday, Oct 18th from 4-7pm at Northside Baptist Church, 3021 E. 71st St, Indianapolis, IN 46220, and Fri Oct 19th from 10-11am. Funeral Service will be Fri at 11:00 at Northside Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Oaklawn Memory Gardens, Fishers.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312, or at diabetes.org.Mike’s online guestbook is on this link:http://obit.harrymooremortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=364239&clientid=harrymooremortuary&listing=FoundSimply cut & paste into your browser…
COL James Irwin says
I knew Gary from the National Guard. He and I both lived in Muncie at one time. He was a good soldier, officer and a fine man. He was always kind and friendly to me.
Jim Irwin
Larry Souders says
Dear Carole, Tim and Family,
So sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. He was such a genuinely nice and friendly man. I remember well his many sales calls -he was a salesman I really enjoyed seeing. Also enjoyed the WesDel baseball and basketball games we watched together.
You have my deepest sympathy,
Larry Souders
Julie and Roger says
Dear Carole and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Gary. Thankfully, we know we will all be together again someday in a wonderful heavenly place. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
I (Julie) remember lots of my Sunday School classes that you (Carole and Gary) taught…and some of what you taught us…and your adult FBC-Muncie 2×2 S.S. group with my Mom and Dad.
Gary has been a good and faithful smart servant of God and I’m sure has touched many lives and changed them for the better.
It was a quiet blessing to talk with Alison the other day. God is everywhere and it shows.
We love you and miss you. Take it easy on yourselves,
Roger, Julie (Kosar), Megan, Daniel Morency
Al Zmyslo says
Tim,
My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Al
Gary Rice ATO says
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
– Mary Fry
Tony Wallace says
Rick and Family,
My sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family on your loss. Its been 30+ years but I still remember your father as a good man who earned everyone’s respect. Please pass my regards to the rest of the Ringlespaughs.
Best regards,
Tony
vivian armantrout says
Dan,alison and Family,
My sincere condolences are with you in your time of loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Broadwater says
Laura,
I am sadden by the news of your fathers passing. Hard to believe so many years have passed since those carefree days in Yorktown.
my thoughts and prayers are with you… Larry Broadwater
Marchael Barbara Page says
Our sincere condolences to Carole and the family of Gary. As our acquaintance began when we were neighbors in Muncie from 1972 thru 1975, your family has been very special to our family. May God give you solace at this time of your great loss.
Daniel Taylor says
Tim and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my dad a couple years ago and it was very difficult. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Dan Taylor
Connie Friar Mosier says
Family of Richard Ringlespaugh, I am deeply saddened for your loss. I will keep you uplifted in my prayers. You Faith and Prayers will keep you going.. I know some about this as I recently lost my husband of 26 Yrs. It is a journey of hills and valley’s however don’t miss any opportunity to embrace the special Blessings God will send you.
God Bless
Connie (Friar) Mosier
Class of 1980
Jim Sally Swingley says
Our deepest sympathy to the Ringlespaugh Family.
Past-Sergeant James W. Swingley
Indiana National Guard 38th Div Band
Steve HoweHowe Residential Services says
To Carole, Lora and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the pain lessens and his memories last forever.
Shelby Jones Cloyd says
Tim, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Shelby
Class of 1980
Nancy Clevenger says
Carole…I just had to tell you that I’m praying for you and your family as you go through this difficult time but am also rejoicing with you as Gary is home with the Lord. I know it’s been a long hard struggle for you both. Ruthie has kept me up to date on you both. Know you’re being lifted in prayer.
Patricia Tatum Mcdonald says
With Deepest Sympathy
Your 1952 classmate..Ben Davis Giants
Patty..(Tatum)…McDonald
Mr and Mrs Bill F Turner says
So sorry about Gary,all though we haven’t kept in touch ,you both were in our thoughts from time to time, we will miss him. God bless you. Bill and Barbara Turner
Daniel Ann Lane says
We are sorry for your loss but know that he is with our Lord and Savuior Jesus Christ
Michael R Waddell Sr says
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Barbara Smith Reed BDHS 52 says
Carole, my condolences to you and your family on your loss. My prayers have been with you and your family since learning of Gary’s health problems and subsequent entrance into the home.
Tim Teresa Jones says
we want to say we are very sorry for your loss. you are in our hearts and prayers. may God be with you and your family. Love Tim& Teresa Jones and family
Chris Souders says
Dear Tim and Ringlespaugh Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was truly one of the nicest Fathers as well as people that I know. Some of my fondest memories revolve around the trouble he kept us out of in BrendaleWoods. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Best regards