Bernard E

Ringling, Sr

Bernard E. Ringling, Sr. "Bernie", of Warrenton, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 89 years and 8 months. He was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Harry and Helen (nee: Schleper) Ringling in St. Louis, MO.

Bernie was united in marriage to Delores (Dot) Becker on July 31, 1954 in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2015. They celebrated 61 blissful years of marriage together. Bernie was employed by Combustion Engineering for 30 years as a Supervisor and at CanAm Steel as a Quality Control Manager for 6 years. He also served our country in the United States Navy Reserves and was a member of the Warrenton Elks Lodge #2662 for many years.

Bernie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dot; his parents, Harry and Helen; two brothers, Harry Ringling Jr. and Bobby Ringling; one sister, Rita Chier (nee: Ringling). Family members who will remain forever grateful for having shared in Bernie's life are his two children, Bernard Ringling Jr (Butch) and wife Debi of Warrenton and Barbara Ivancic and husband Tom of Lake St. Louis; 9 grandchildren, Amy Kimberlin (Kyle), Brian Ringling (Shari), Adam Ringling, Nick Ringling (Erika), Jennifer Scott (Evan), Michael Ivancic (Lindsey), Jimmy Ivancic (Jacqueline), Dan Ivancic (Missy), Kelly Lazalier (Andrew); 22 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many other relatives and close family friends, all of whom loved him very much.

Bernie's family will host a Celebration of Life visitation on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383.