Hans W. Ringwald, 85, born in Lahr, Germany, passed away Dec. 11, 2009. A longtime resident of Bethpage, he served this country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII and then as a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department, retiring from the 8th Precinct. Husband of Clara. Father of Frederick, Nancy Attaway, Jeanne Watson, William and Margaret. Brother of William. Grandfather of five. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. A religious service was held Dec. 14 at the funeral home, cremation was private.