Thomas James Ringlein

Thomas James Ringlein, Sr. age 87, of Mokelumne Hill, California passed away January 1, 2025, in Sacramento, CA. He was born on November 26, 1937, in Columbus, NE to the late John and Loretta (Rutledge) Ringlein.

Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sara; children, Deborah Ringlein of Oak Harbor, WA, Laurie Ringlein of Ione, CA, Thomas (Noelle) James Ringlein, Jr. of Mokelumne Hill, CA, and Matthew (Hali) Ringlein of Clovis, CA: nine grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mildred Woodley, Annamarie Haggarty, and Ronald Ringlein.

Thomas was a Commercial Pilot for many years, a Harley Davidson enthusiast, Hunters Safety Educator, Army Veteran, and was involved in many community organizations including the Mokelumne Hill Lions and Mokelumne Hill Veterans District but his most treasured role was that of husband and father. 

A rosary will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00p.m. at Daneri Mortuary Chapel in Jackson, CA. With a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Jackson, CA on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. followed  by a graveside service at  Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson, CA. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Tom wished for donations to be made to the Mokelumne Hill Veterans District in Mokelumne Hill, CA.