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Eugene Ring Obituary
He is survived by his children Julie, Peter (Denise), Marian (Dan), Dennis (Susan), Sarah, Martha (J.B.). His eldest son Michael passed too soon in 2011. From California to Vermont, he inspired many nieces, nephews, and their children to live their best lives.
His grandchildren Natasha (Jamieson), Deirdre (Nate), Amanda (Heather), Madalyn (Michael), Jamila, and Cody inherited his love of great conversation, affinity for reading and lifelong learning. His legacy of honesty and integrity grounds the moral compass of his whole family. His great grandchildren, Phoebe, Cora, Goldie and Breck will forever be guided by his deep respect for all human beings.
As a WWII veteran, he used the GI Bill to graduate Loyola Law School in Chicago. He started his career in 1949 as an FBI agent. "Clean Gene" went on to use his law skills to expand civil rights as a Chicago appointee to the Office of Economic Opportunity supporting the War on Poverty. He retired as an assistant Secretary of State in Illinois investigating securities fraud. It was a long and honorable career guided by his liberal values and respect for government and democracy.
An artist and peacemaker at heart, his late exploration of painting and his early drive to play music, fill our hearts and homes with love. Gene's devout Catholic faith, many generous acts of charity, and commitment to the Golden Rule (Matt7:12) were his chosen pathway to paradise. He graduated with honor to his heavenly reward of a joyful eternity; a promise fulfilled for living rightly.
He is preceded in death by the mother of his children Pat Ring, his parents Randall and Anna Marie Ring, his siblings Randall, Rosemary, and Sr. Elizabeth Ring and his son-in-law Buck.
Donations St. Anthony's of San Francisco www.stanthonysf.org are greatly appreciated.
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Tim Corfman
November 1, 2020
Gene was one cool dude. He had glad hands, a ready smile and an engaging wit that made his company a particular pleasure. Seeing him occasionally over many years he always seemed to me to be in his element, happy to be right where he belonged and eager to engage in repartee on pretty much any subject. I’m very happy to have him in my notion of things and will gladly preserve his memory.
Bill and D. Clancy
October 27, 2020
We loved Gene! He was a remarkable friend--so smart, so witty, and so caring. We hold his memory in our hearts because we are better for having known him.
Steve Maertz
October 26, 2020
What a remarkable Man! So sorry for your loss. What a great life he lived.
Marti Neal
October 26, 2020
Did not personally meet Eugene—except through his daughter Sarah. Much of him lives in in her. May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
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D T
October 22, 2020
Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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