Donald Kenneth Ringler

Donald Kenneth Ringler, age 81.

Donald Kenneth Ringler, 81, of Westminster, CO passed away November 15, 2016 at Greenridge Place. Born in Berlin, Pennsylvania to Adabelle and Donald Leroy Ringler in 1935. He lived most of his life in Colorado but spent time traveling for work and the service where he served the US Navy during Korean Conflict from 1952-1960.

Known to many as Kenny and to others as Don; he was a loving friend, father, uncle and grandfather. Married to Sandra Saathoff May 8th, 1950 they spent much of their lives raising a family, building a home and spoiling those that they loved. There was never a stranger to enter their home treated as foe but welcomed as family instead. They hosted many of parties; including card nights, christmases, their son's wedding, and countless birthdays.

A master plumber by trade, he spent many years working for Elfin Plumbing & Heating as well as St. Anthony's North hospital. Don enjoyed cars & motorcycles, woodworking & stained glass, golfing, playing cards and traveling in his free time. Active as an Elks Lodge member, he spent time after retirement working as at Hyland Hills Golf Course Ranger and spoiling his dog Shadow.

Don was a hardworking and strong man who loved his family proudly. Succeeded by his children, Daughter Pamela and Husband Michael; Son Robert and Wife Christy; Granddaughters Randi, Sammi, Alex, Lorin and Danielle; and Grandsons Cody and Tanner.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 21st following the funeral service at the Thorfinson residence located at 1065 Harlan Street, Lakewood, CO 80214.