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Myrtle Beach, Francis Conard Ringkamp III, 84, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Trenton, NJ, on November 15, 1938 to the late Ethel Cubberly and Francis C. Ringkamp, Jr. On May 11, 1963 he married Lois Barbara Scerba at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Trenton, NJ. Francis is survived by his beloved spouse Lois of 59 years, a son Christopher (Melissa) of Hollidaysburg, PA, and a daughter Sharon Vaccarello (Ron) of Ocean City, NJ; grandsons Andrew Vaccarello of Seattle, WA, Tyler Vaccarello (Katrina) of Malvern, PA, and Nathan Ringkamp of Washington, DC; brothers Donald (Kathleen) of Longs, SC, and Richard of Boise, ID; brother-in-law George E. Scerba Jr. (Patricia) of Downingtown, PA, many nieces and nephews, and his close friends and neighbors in Myrtle Beach. After graduating from Ewing High School in 1957, Francis joined the US Naval Reserves serving in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Upon his return, Francis worked for his father at Solfo Paint, Trenton, NJ. He retired from All-Lite Metal Window Company, Bristol Aluminum and Bristol Industries, Levittown, PA, in 2008. After raising their family in Levittown and Fairless Hills, PA, Frank and Lois spent 15 happy years in retirement in Myrtle Beach where he enjoyed golf with his buddies Louie and Paul, model railroading, reading, cruises and looking for shark teeth along the shore, all while basking in the joy of his grandsons accomplishments. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus at St. James Catholic Church, Conway, SC. Visitation will be at St. James Catholic Church, Conway, SC, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at Noon. The mass will be live streamed online via the "Watch Mass Live" icon at www.stjamesconway.org At the convenience of the family, interment will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery, Trenton, NJ. The family wishes to thank all at Conway Medical Center, First Light and Amedisys for their compassionate care in recent months. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to a charity of your choice. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Frank Ringkamp

November 15, 1938 - December 27, 2022