Juanita E. Ringwald, 97, transitioned to a better life, peacefully joining her husband, son and grandson. Juanita was married to Ralph E. Ringwald, Sr, for nearly 60 years. He passed away February 23, 2005.

She is survived by her daughters, Bonita (Larry) Sutton, Susan Ringwald and Darlene (Ralph) Hamrick; 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Ralph E. “Skip” Ringwald, Jr; and a grandson, Aaron Mosier.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 20, 2025, from 12:00-2:00pm, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Haddix and Cheryl Schaffner, officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bonita and Susan would like to thank the Van Wert Fire Department E.M.T.’s, Hearth & Home and CHP Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care they provide.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.