Matthew Rex Ringgenberg

Matthew Rex Ringgenberg passed away far too soon, on June 4, 2025, forever leaving his mark in this world. He was born the son of Rex and JoEllen Ringgenberg on March 8, 1985, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was raised in Oskaloosa, IA, where he graduated from Oskaloosa Senior High School in 2003.

Matt enjoyed the finer things in life and always ordered top shelf. He loved his family, and he loved his friends. Matt was always optimistic and spread his light wherever he went. He will be remembered for bringing laughter and his own brand of humor (IYKYK) to every situation. Whether you had known Matt for years or had just met, he had the easy ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. He befriended all, from all walks of life. You could say Matt was top shelf himself.

Matt was a proud graduate of Simpson College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. He was employed as an IT and Cybersecurity Senior Account Executive at Access Systems, Inc. in Waukee, IA, where he worked for 15 years. Colleagues considered him a friend, known for bringing dedication, kindness, and genuine connection to everything he did, as well as his trademark humor.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother JoEllen Ringgenberg, sisters Sara (James) Rolley and Megan (Charles) Reynolds, nephews Fletcher Reynolds, Jaharii Rolley, and Javian Rolley, and cousins Michelle (Joe) Critchlow, Michael Swinehart (II), Cass (Brad) Edwards. Matt deeply loved his friends and family and was considered an uncle to many of his friends’ children, even having been a namesake for one.

Matt was preceded in death by his father, Rex Ringgenberg, and Steve Lunkley, Marilyn Ringgenberg, Michael Swinehart, Cathy Swinehart, Larry Long, Sheila Lincoln, and his grandparents.

Matt’s light will continue to shine brightly through all who knew and loved him.

Family will greet guests on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Following his visitation, a funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Matt will be laid to rest at Pine Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Matt.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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