Rudolph Timothy Ringhoff, 62

Rudolph Timothy Ringhoff, 62, of Polson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. Rudy was born on July 10, 1947, in Olympia, Wash., the son of Fred H. and Lydia Opal Ringhoff. He graduated from Columbia High School in Burbank, Wash., attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas, and graduated from Western Baptist Bible College. He then attended San Francisco Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated from Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary in Portland, with a Master of Divinity degree. Rudy helped to put himself through seminary by driving tanker trucks for both the Arco and Texaco oil companies. He married his high school sweetheart, Rita Soden, on Aug. 9, 1969, and together had two children, Tim and Jennifer. He counted it a privilege and a gift of the Lord to be able to serve Him in this beautiful valley and the dear people of First Baptist Church for almost 32 years. He loved all of you very much. Rudy was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Zoe. Survivors include his loving wife, Rita, of Polson; son, Tim, and Rachelle Ringhoff, of Gretna, Neb.; daughter, Jennifer, and Travis Stidham, of White Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Bryar, Ashton, Isabella, Trae and Marena; his mother, Lydia Opal Ringhoff, of Everett, Wash.; a sister, Mary, and Ted Reed, of Everett; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the First Baptist Church of Polson, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Rodney Myrum will officiate. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 40401 Montana 35, Polson, MT 59860. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff at Grogan Funeral Home of Polson considers it a privilege to care for Pastor Ringhoff s family.