LeRoy H. Ringler

LeRoy H. Ringler was welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was born September 18, 1939 in Dixon, Illinois to Minnie Esther Gottel and Harold Leroy Ringler. LeRoy graduated from Dixon High School and went to work for Caterpillar in Montgomery, Illinois in 1958. He served proudly in the United States Army for 2 years in the 60’s, then returned to Caterpillar until 1992 when he retired. Upon retirement he became busier than ever and remained so, right through his very last day here on Earth! LeRoy’s first venture after retirement was to run the stamp store he and Susan purchased in Oswego, Illinois, where he made many new friends and loved running the store. LeRoy was an active member of Bob’s Hill Troop 3 at New England Congregational Church. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster, a Crew 88 Committee Member, and served on the Foxfire District Special Needs Committee. LeRoy received The Geezer of the Year Award, the Order of the Arrow Award, the District Award of Merit, and the Unit Hero, which is awarded by his troop and crew. LeRoy was an active member in his church of 30+ years, New Life Church, where he served with passion as a Sunday school teacher with the preschoolers, a vacation bible school volunteer, and an active member of Evergreen’s Senior Group. LeRoy had his cherished weekly coffee clutch, and amazing fishing trips a few times a year, with dear pals. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Susan Ringler; his nephews, Daniel and Thomas Newsome, whom he lovingly helped raise; his sister, Shirley (Don) Raney of DeKalb; his mother-in-law, Ileene Newsome; his brother-in-law, Ken Newsome; and his sister-in-law, Kathy Jo Newsome. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Minnie Ringler; his dear friend and father-in-law, Ron Newsome; several aunts and uncles; and his first wife, Sharron K. Ringler. There will be a Celebration of Life for LeRoy on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:30 AM at New Life Church, 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville, IL 60560. Pastor Jon Lawson will officiate. Friends and family may pay their respects from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM before the service begins at 11:30 AM. Funeral arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506. (630)631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for LeRoy’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in LeRoy’s name may be made to Bob’s Hill Troop 3 Boy Scouts, c/o New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 or to New Life Church, 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville, IL 60560.

LeRoy H. Ringler

September 18, 1939 - February 25, 2018