Ric Yingling

On September 17, 2016 Ric soared into eternal life with his wife and family by his side. He was born December 31, 1951 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, one of seven children. His childhood was a joyful one when he was with his beloved “Buppy,” grandma and uncle Tom. In 1968, he was in a serious auto accident that took the life of his brother, Scott. Although he suffered a broken neck, many, many injuries, including being confined to a wheelchair, Ric never quit and learned to do everything again. He always worked, holding various jobs, including Valley National Bank where he met the love of his life, Judy in 1975. They began dating July ’76 and married that December. This year would mark their 40th anniversary.

A longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church, Ric had a strong faith, loved the Lord, knowing there was more to life than what is on this Earth.

He was a very proud Ohio State Buckeye and loved to rub it in any chance he could to his Hawkeye friends and family, especially his brother-in-law, John Elliott. Another of Ric’s hobbies included building doll houses. He enjoyed the challeges of putting together such intricate details. The word “quit” was never part of Ric’s vocabulary. His determination and drive sustained him. He excelled in pushing himself to always do more and achieve more. He pushed the Dam to Dam Road Race more than once. One of his greatest pleasures was completing a marathon of 26.2 mile.

He loved his little “fur” baby, Sophie, she brought him such joy. He loved taking her for walks and having her sit on a pillow on his lap.

Ric is survived by is wife, Judy, Sophie and Uncle, Tom Yingling, brother-in-law: John, Sr. (Kim) Elliott and sisters-in-law: Jennifer (Larry, Sr.) Peters and Susan Main, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Scott and Matt.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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