Ward D. Ring, Sr. - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

April 2, 1926 - March 2, 2017


Ward D. Ring, Sr., age 90, of Richfield. Born April 2, 1926 to Leonard and Hattie Ring in Minneapolis. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Graduated from Washburn High School, served in the Army Air Corps WWII, graduated BBS from the University of Minnesota. Retired Honeywell. Charter member and elder Hope Presbyterian Church, Richfield. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Carolyn; children, Linda (Gary) Haugen, Peggy (Joe) Schierl, Diane (Phil) Pflepsen, and Ward Jr. (Sandy); grandchildren, Melissa (Ryan) Hedwall, Laura (Luke) George, Erik (Jillian) Haugen, Chris (Dalanna) Pflepsen, Kelsey Pflepsen, Ashley Ring, and Mishawn Ring; great-grandchildren, Micah Hedwall, Brenden and Maya George, Caroline, Mason and Casey Ward Haugen.

Memorials preferred to Hope Presbyterian Church or donor's choice.





7 Comments

  1. Robert and Mary Blood says:

    We loved this dear man so much. He was an inspiration to our family with his kindness and generosity. The island will not be the same without you Ward – you truly will be missed.

    Peace be with Carolyn and her family.
    Our love – Robert and Mary Blood

  2. Lydia and John Haugen says:

    So, so sorry to hear of Ward’s passing. Sending wishes of comfort and peace for the entire Ring family as you say goodbye to such a wonderfully funny guy-we always enjoyed him. He’s helped create an awesome family as his legacy! Love to you all, Lydia and John

  3. Linda Zelada says:

    Dear Peggy, my sympathy to you. My mom and dad died when I was only 40. How fortunate for you to be blessed with your dads presence for all these years!! I will keep you all in my prayers. I am so grateful for all the memories we were able to share together at CRMS. You were always so kind and thoughtful. I send you my love. Linda Zelada

  4. Mike and Karen Smith says:

    So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you all.

  5. Linda Novak says:

    Buzz, sympathy to you and your family

  6. Judy Palapala says:

    Peggy I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so difficult. You are in my prayers.

  7. Linda Bergherr says:

    Dear Peggy an Family,

    I loved your comment on FB. You had a special relationship to be cherished forever. I’m so grateful he passed peacefully.

    I’ll see you on Thursday.

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