Edward “Ed” John Ringwelski, 77, Rice

April 10, 1938 - October 23, 2015

Ed was born April 10, 1938 in Little Falls to Steven & Pauline (Rutzka) Ringwelski. He married Janet Kloss on Jan. 29, 1972 in St. Paul. Ed grew up in Little Falls, lived in Minneapolis for 20 years, and the last 40 years in Rice. He worked as a baker for Taystee Bakery in St. Paul for 32 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice. Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, jet skiing, four wheeling, riding his golf cart and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Sparky. He was an outdoorsman, bird watcher handyman and a Judge Judy fan!

Survivors include his wife, Janet of Rice; son and daughter, John (Susan) of Rice and Beth of Rice; grandchildren, Brandon, Joseph and Dakota; great grandchildren, Javada, Ceasar, Shanaya and Chloe; sister-in-law, Shirley Ringwelski of Becker; nephews, Kipp, Ron, Guy and Brice; and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry and Peter; sisters, Helen, Mary, Florence, and Veronica Ringwelski and grandson, Justin Smiley.

Visitation

Date: October 25, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, 324 2nd Ave. S., Sauk Rapids

Date: October 26, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 130 1st Ave. NE, Rice, MN 56367

Memorial Service

Date: October 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 130 1st Ave. NE, Rice, MN, 56367