David Jerold Ringhand

David J. Ringhand, 43, of Eau Claire, died Mon. Aug. 29, 2016 in Madison, WI.  He was born on May 25, 1973 in Fond du Lac the son of Harvey and Marilyn Snyder Ringhand.  He graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 1991.  David served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1992 until 2012 for 20 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.  He married Angela Piehl on August 17, 1993 at the Fond du Lac county courthouse.  David’s passions were being a role model for Navy personel and cooking.  He was a member of the Chief Petty Officers Association and the American Legion.  He had many adventures in his Naval career.  David volunteered at the Eau Claire Food Bank and Meals on Wheels as a driver.

Survivors include his wife Angela, one daughter Davina Ringhand of Eau Claire, his mother Marilyn Ringhand of Fond du Lac, step mother Mary Pat Ringhand of Erie, PA, two brothers:  Peter of Madison and Luke of Fond du Lac, half sister Mary (Deogratias) Tulinnye of Bullhead, AZ, one uncle Timothy (Jane) Ringhand of Onalaska nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father Harvey in 2005, and sister Davina Marie Ringhand in 1971.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Tuesday Sept. 6th, 2016 at the Twohig Funeral Home 305 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac from 1-4PM with interment to follow at 4:30PM at St. Charles Cemetery Fond du Lac with Military Honors provided by the Trier Puddy American Legion Post #75.  Memorials appreciated to the family.  Online condolences and guestbook at www.twohigfunerals.com .