In Loving Memory
Steve Francis Ringwald Sr. 68 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO
March 22, 1958 – September 30, 2026
Life is good because God is great…and there are always blessings to be found in everyday, even when there are more clouds than sun.
Every life has meaning, and now the focus is on Steve. Steven Francis Ringwald was born on March 22, 1958 the son of Joseph P. and Alice T. (Basler) Ringwald. As their middle child, he had an uncanny ability to think outside the box and often found unique solutions to common problems. Farming was deeply ingrained in Steve even as a young boy, and that love of the ag way of life continued throughout his entire life.
Survived By:
Wife, Debbie Ringwald married on September 23, 1989, Son, Steven Ringwald, Jr., Son, David Ringwald, Brother, Michael (Tina) Ringwald, Brother, Carl Ringwald, Brother, Paul (Donna) Ringwald, Sister, Barbara (Friend Art) Ringwald, Father-in-law, Herbert Naeger, Brother-in-law, Ron (Mary Jude Keegan) Naeger, Brother-in-law, Larry (Mary) Naeger, Step Sister-in-law, Terry (John) Clayton, Step Sister-in-law, Pamela (Brian) Lalumondiere, Step Brother-in-law, Randy (Rhonda) Grass, Step Sister-in-law, Lori (Larry) Burgert
Preceded in Death By:
Father, Joseph Ringwald; Mother, Alice (Basler) Ringwald
Visitation will be at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, MO on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm and Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 7:30 am till 8:45 am
Service will be at Catholic Church of Ste. Genevieve on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, MO
Memorials can be made to Catholic Church of Ste. Genevieve or Association of the Miraculous Medal of Perryville, MO
Steve was a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau, K of C 1037, Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church.
No tribute to Steve would be complete without acknowledging with gratitude the many people who supported him and his family throughout the past five years. We are deeply indebted to all of you. There is no doubt that your prayers, love, and support helped immensely to get him through some very challenging times, making it a little easier. Because of all of you, Steve seemed to be able to keep his spirits up and find a little humor even during rough days.
Steve – you will be deeply missed.
“You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com