John Milton Ringstad, age 74, passed away at U.W. Hospital in Madison on January 18, 2026 after a recent heart surgery.  He was born Dec. 3, 1951 to the late Harry and Doris (Corcoran) Ringstad.  John grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison Memorial High School.  Following high school, he traveled out west, but returned home to join his dad, Harry in Mazomanie doing drywall and painting.  For the next 50 years John worked hard to keep his lines smooth and the paint thick.  He enjoyed playing cards, entertaining friends and road trips with Kathy, hitting the Black Hills and visiting the southwest states.  Together John and Kathy enjoyed over 37 years together before she passed on Nov. 4, 2017.  John enjoyed his time spent on the golf course, Tumbledown, Pleasant View and Lake Wisconsin to name a few favorites along with fishing throughout the years.  He will be remembered for his quick wit, his unique knowledge and useful facts he shared with family and friends, and the many crossword puzzles he conquered.

John is survived by 2 sons, John Huseby and his son, Johnathan; Don (Tricia) Griffin and their children, Devin and Kylee; a sister, Doreen Sipes, brothers, James and Gary Ringstad, along with two sisters-in-law, Kris Mabin (Randy Troendle) and Tammy Parkin. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and Kathy; John was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy (Melvin) Turnquist; a brother in-law, Roy Sipes and two sisters in-laws, Mary and Colleen Ringstad.

A memorial service for John will be held at 11:00 am on Jan. 30, 2026 at Hooverson Funeral Home, 702 Emily Road., Mazomanie, WI 53560.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be held in the Mazomanie Cemetery at a later date.  Luncheon will be served at the Arena Diner, 175 Hwy 14 Arena, following the service.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com