Michael C. (Ringgenberg) Swinehart

Michael C. Swinehart, 69, passed away after a long battle with cancer on January 28th, 2017. He was born in Des Moines on March 7th, 1947, to John Thomas and Bernadine (Pete) Swinehart.

Mike grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Saydel High School in 1965. Mike loved hunting, fishing, especially night fishing and ice fishing, going to the Boone Speedway and Iowa State Fairgrounds to watch the races, and coaching softball. His favorite seasons were fall and spring; tending to his yard and paying special attention to ‘his butterfly bushes’ and hummingbird feeders.

He was a family man, his kids were his life! He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mike retired in 2015 from Correll Contractor, Inc., after 13 years of service.

Mike is survived by his wife Kathy of 44 years; children/grandchildren, Tammy Canney/ Alyssa; Angela (Walter) Pirnot/ Gillian and Gavin; Michelle (Joe) Critchlow/ Emily, Jessica and Daniel; Mike/ Amber and Cass (Brad) Edwards/ Lexie, Saydee and Dillan; and his siblings, Bill (Kandie) Swinehart, Rick Swinehart, Jack (Marilyn) Ringgenberg, Patti Tyler and Beth Ringgenberg. He was preceded in death by his father, John Swinehart; mother, Bernadine (Pete) Ringgenberg; step-father, Lester (Shorty) Ringgenberg; brothers, Rex Ringgenberg and John Swinehart; as well as his sister, Sheila Ringgenberg.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help cover costs of services. A youcaring page has been created at www.youcaring.com (Michael Swinehart). The family also requests casual attire to be worn to the service.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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