Rick S. Ringlespaugh
INDIANAPOLIS — Rick S. Ringlespaugh, 59, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, after a brief illness. He was a beloved father, son, brother and uncle whose presence and guidance will be greatly missed.
Rick was a 1974 graduate of Wes-Del High School in Gaston and attended Wabash College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in 1979, where he also received a master’s degree.
Rick was an executive and co-founder of Powerway, a global software firm with offices in North America, Europe and Asia, where he provided leadership in sales, marketing, operations, services, investor relations and business development. He later joined Expense Reduction Analysts, providing critical analytical services to make companies more successful through finding additional non-labor margin. Rick specialized in energy cost reduction analytics. After departing Powerway, Rick co-founded Waypoint Global in 2005 where he developed commercial relationships with more than 100 Asian companies. Before founding Powerway, Rick held a senior management position with DataMyte Corp., a division of Rockwell International. He also was a senior member of the executive team at Clark Witbeck Co., an industrial distributor in upstate New York, and a regional manager with Wheelabrator-Frye Corp.
He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. While a student, he was active in marching band and theater. As a father, he was avid follower of his daughter’s golf team, show choir and theatrical pursuits.
Rick was a car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting cars and attending auto shows. A music lover, he also enjoyed golfing and sailing. He also loved to cook.
Survivors include his daughter Carly, Indianapolis; his son, Benjamin Ringlespaugh, Elkhart, Ind.; his fiancée, Stefania Strelow, Indianapolis; his mother, Carole Ringlespaugh, Fishers; two brothers, Dan (Alison) Ringlespaugh, McCordsville, and Tim (Mary) Ringlespaugh, Fishers; one sister, Lora Ringlespaugh Deane, Indianapolis; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike, who died in 2006, and his father, Gary, who died in 2007.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, Castleton. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers you can donate to the ADA-American Diabetes Association, go to diabetes.org/donate
Bob and Polly Ratchford says
We are praying for your family during this difficult time.
CHARLENE (RINGLESPAUGH) KIMBALL says
Mt thoughts and prayers are for your family, Rick. I know you are rejoicing with the LORD! We will miss your smile and gentleness! Rest till we meet again. WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE!! WE’LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING!!
Mark and Wanda Moorhead says
I always enjoyed our time together. A soft and genuine man that loved his daughter completely!
From our first meeting at LSS and beyond you will remain a fixture in my life and that of my boys! Missing you already.
Mary Jo Benner says
There are no words to express how sad and brokenhearted I feel for all of you. He was an amazing man; gentle, kind, and caring. He will certainly be missed by many!
Carly says
I love you papa
Roger Knutson says
My soul is deeply saddened and pained on hearing of Rick’s premature passing. He was a dear friend, mentor and colleague that I respected and admired! He will remain forever in my memory! Sincere condolences!
Dawn Burnside says
My sincere condolences goes out to this loving and dear family. Prayers for the family during this difficult time
Molly Beausir says
Wish we could attend the service but thoughts and prayers will be with you at that time <3
Alice Adams says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family, Carly.
Alice Adams
Alice Adamsq says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Alice Adams
Alice Adams says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during these difficult days. Alice Adams
Morgan says
Rick, just typing your name makes a smile appear across my face. It saddens me that you are no longer on Earth with us. I pray for your family, especially Carly.
Bill and Susan Tolbert says
We are saddened by your loss and praying for your family. Rick was a good neighbor.
Deb Isom Matatall says
My heart is heavy for all of you. I pray for you to have strength and peace during this time. Love you, thinking of you, and praying for you.
Love,
Deb Isom Matatall
Marguerite Stanciu and family says
Offering condolences to you Sue and to Carly-we are sorry for your loss and wish you comfort and warm memories at this time and in the future.
Marguerite, John and Sonia
Tom Lane says
Rick qualified as a True Gentleman:
“The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.” John Walter Wayland
He now is a part of us all.
Ben says
He was the best father any man could ask for. I love and miss you dad.
Peyton Markel says
I miss you grandpa. Im still thinking about you, almost 3 years later. I love you.
-Peyton Markel