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RINGE, RICHARD A. "BUD" Chelsea, Michigan
Age 76, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Chelsea, after a long illness. He was born February 9, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Richard H. and Helen A. (LaRose) Ringe. Bud graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955. After college he got into the metal finishing business and formed his own businesses, 3D Sales and Service and Jenex Corp. Bud sold the businesses and retired in 2004. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Elks, the Moose Lodge, Inverness Country Club, and the Masons. Bud was President of the Thursday Night Junior House Bowling League for over 30 years. He enjoyed his family, his place up North on the lake, golfing and bowling. Bud was loved by everyone and his generosity went above and beyond. On June 6, 1959, he married Sally Vogel in the First Congregational Church in Chelsea, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Gregory Ringe of Chelsea; a daughter, Jennifer (John) Elliott of Chelsea; a brother, Gerald H. (De Dee) Ringe of Harsens Island, MI; four grandchildren, Nick (Tabithah) Ringe, Evan, Alex and Hannah Guenther; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Ringe. He was preceded in death by his parents. No public services will be held. A private burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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Paul & Connie Hoffmeyer
June 2, 2014
Bud was a great man. He had a big smile and a big heart.
Susan Swanson Leyava
April 27, 2014
Sally, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many memories from Island lake. Kay and Susan Swanson
April 21, 2014
Sally, I just heard of Bud's passing and am so sorry for your loss. I have very nice memories of Bud and the way he always treated the kids. Jane, Tom and Jim have great memories of him too.
Judy Irwin
Jane Creswell
April 21, 2014
Sally, Greg and Jennifer, I'm so sorry to hear about Bud's passing. I know he hadn't been well for awhile but it doesn't make the loss any easier. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bud will certainly be missed.
Jane and Mark
Tootie Ackley
April 21, 2014
SALLY, OUR CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BUD WAS A GREAT GUY THAT EVERYONE LOVED.
THE ACKLEY FAMILY
Joyce Vogel
April 20, 2014
Sally,
It was a shock to hear about Bud. I enjoyed my visit with him when I came back to Michigan. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Joyce
Kelly Quigg
April 20, 2014
Sally and Jennifer, my deepest sympathy he will be deeply missed. I remember him fondly growing up. My mom is very sorry and will miss him.
Evelyn and Kelly Quigg
April 19, 2014
For the family of Bud...I have known Bud so many years since he was a close friend of my brother, Bob White. Bob had told me of Bud's fight for life. Sally, please accept my sincerest sympathy. We live in San Diego now but still have close connection to those old friends from Chelsea. THERE ARE NO FRIENDS LIKE OLD FRIENDS.
Blessings to you and the children, Susie White Pliner
Marilyn Ekjus
April 19, 2014
Hi Sally, May God be with you through this time of grief. I have thought about you and Bud thru the years. I'll keep you in prayer.
Laura Parks
April 19, 2014
What a shock to hear about Richard's passing. We will miss him so much, always a smile on his face and a song in his heart when he came into the lab. Prayers for his family and friends.
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