In loving memory of

Catherine Ringgenberg

December 31, 1919 - August 26, 2015
Catherine Ringgenberg

Catherine Ringgenberg

Born: December 31, 1919
Died: August 26, 2015
Age: 95
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   Catherine Luetta Ringgenberg, age 95, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Park View Care Center in Sac City, IA.  Catherine was born on December 31, 1919, in Lake View, IA, to parents Cliff and Naomi (Therklesen) Irwin.   Catherine attended Lytton grade school and then graduated Lytton high school in 1938.   

   On February 6, 1941, Catherine was united in marriage to Elner Arndt.  This union was blessed with four children: LeRoy, LaVerne, Marie, and Larry.  Elner passed away in 1964 and Catherine later married Verl Ringgenberg in 1971.  Catherine worked as a surgical nurse and nurse’s aid at Loring Hospital in Sac City for 16 years, and retired in 1974.  After retirement, Catherine devoted much of her time to her family and church.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Lytton and held many offices and she was part of Eastern Star-Worthy Matron organization.

    Catherine was a very social and friendly person.  She enjoyed knitting, cribbage, baking, and the Minnesota Twins.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially during the holidays.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

    Survivors include her children: LeRoy (Shirley) Arndt of Bloomfield, IA, LaVerne (Colleen) Arndt of Sac City, IA, Marie (Darwin) Heun of Halstead, KS, Larry (Mary) Arndt of Spirit Lake, IA; grandchildren: Mary (Ronnie) Cassat, Micheal (Lisa) Arndt, Meleia (Chad) Wuthrich, Robin (Mark) Tropansky, Troy Arndt, Sharon (Doug) Will, Kristie (Randy) Thackery, Scott (Lisa) Heun, Ben (Sara) Arndt, Sarah Arndt von Harz;  22 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

   Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Naomi and Clifford Irwin; spouses Elner Arndt and Verl Ringgenberg; brothers: Foster, Robert, and Jim; sister Phyllis Williams; and son-in-law Darwin Heun.


Memorials can be directed to the Order Of Eastern Star.
SERVICES

2:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 2015
First Presbyterian Church
Sac City, Iowa

VISITATION
12-2:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 2015
First Presbyterian Church
Sac City, Iowa
INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Iowa

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Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:16 PM
“Catherine was a precious lady and a very caring loving person. It was always so nice to visit with her and she had such an interest in our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know you have very special memories.
Jack and Carol”
- Jack and Carol Nuetzman
Monday, August 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM
“I worked with Catherine at Loring when I first started working. She was always willing to do anything that needed to be done. She was king & helpful to the patients & staff. My sympathy to all of you.”
- Glenda Olerich
Friday, August 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM
“Catherine and I spent a lot of time together working at Loring hospital both on floor duty and in surgery.
I remember the night she was "carrying out babies to their mothers for feeding and I remarked the baby boy she was carrying was too pretty for a boy and she said "who says boys can't be pretty?" She was a dear friend and GOOD worker!!!
Everyone loved her.”
- Arlene Staton
Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM
“LaVerne and family, I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. She always seemed to me an extraordinary woman. I admired her grace, charm and forbearance.”
- Hilda Hartling
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