Thomas Charles Ringenberg

Thomas Charles (“Berger” or “Rink”) Ringenberg, 72 of Lacon, formerly of Henry, IL, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Tom was born on February 11, 1953 in Streator, IL to Thomas and Reva (Worrells) Ringenberg.
Tom graduated from Henry Senachwine High School Class of 1972, during which time he was involved in baseball, basketball and track. He was employed as a truck driver, working for different companies throughout his career.
Tom will be remembered by all for his undying love for his family and friends, spending time at the river, duck hunting, fishing, playing pool and cheering on his favorite sports teams, namely the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. Tom was the founder of the men’s slow-pitch softball team, the “Krackers”, on which he played with many of his friends over the years and held great memories for all who were honored to be a part of it. He will be sadly missed by all.
Surviving are his siblings, one brother, Ronald Stash of Streator, IL, two sisters, Sheila Orr of Streator, IL, Carol Knoll of Roanoke, IL and several nieces and nephews. Tom has one step-son, Tom Thompson, and was also known as “Pops” to Kris, Jimmy and Amelia Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Reva Scott, two brothers, John and Frank Stash, two other siblings at birth, the love of his life, Karen Thompson and her son, James Thompson.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family inurnment, with a few close friends, will be at the Henry Cemetery. A public celebration of Tom’s life will be held Saturday October 18, 2025, 4:00 pm at Wishkerz Pub, Lacon, IL. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Henry will be handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.