JEREMIAH J. "JERRY" RING

Jerry, 78, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn, of 52 years; children: Jeremiah, Joachim (Kristine), Timothy, and Kathleen (Derick) Josey; grandchildren: John Ryen, Mathew, Kira, Christina and Xavier. He also is survived by his brother, John (Kathy); and sisters, Eileen Plover and Noreen Ryan; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews and extended relatives spread out over the United States and Ireland. Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jerry and Nora Ring. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago and then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He married Carolyn L. Zoeller on April 24, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois and subsequently started a family. Jerry and his young family moved to Colorado, in 1970, after he completed graduate studies at the University of New Mexico. He enjoyed a lengthy tenure at Metropolitan State College in Denver as a professor of history, with a focus in Latin American history and a passion for Irish history. His hobbies included travel, reading, watching classic movies, enjoying Irish cultural events, debating politics and genealogy. Jerry was a devout Catholic who was both a parishioner and an usher at St. Mary's Catholic Church, of Littleton, Colorado for nearly 40 years. Visitation will be Friday, December 22, 2017, from 2-4 PM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, Colorado 80122. Funeral Mass & Committal Services will be in Hillside, Illinois. Memorial donations may be made in Jerry's name to: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545; Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066; or Little Sisters of the Poor, Mullen Home for the Aged, 3629 W. 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211. Please share memories and condolences at HoranCares.com.