Patricia Joan Ringen

Patricia Joan "Pat" Ringen, 90, of Winamac, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 21, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Maurice John and Bertha Amelia [Stadt] Danaher. Pat grew up in Palos Park, IL and was raised in the Catholic Church. On March 29, 1952, she married Clarence F. Ringen in Francesville, IN. He passed away on April 2, 2011.
For many years, Pat was employed at a factory in Leiter's Ford, IN and took pride in her work. Her greatest joy, however, was in being a wife and mother. Pat was a terrific cook who always made sure supper was on the table every night for her family. She enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, and crafting. Christmastime was especially important to Pat and she always made sure it was special for her family. Near and dear to her heart was Dewy, a Chihuahua and Corgi mix. The addition of grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought tremendous joy to Pat's heart. She loved her family so deeply and will be sadly missed.
She is survived by:
Laura L. Hilt, Knox, IN Daughter
Dale A. (Min) Ringen, Winamac, IN Son
Karen S. (Kevin) Smith, Whiteland, IN Daughter
Brenda L. (Mike) Wildmon, Forest, VA Daughter
Lisa (Mike) Hernandez, Granddaughter
Shane (Amy) Hilt, Grandson
Sonia (Alford) Collins, Granddaughter
Chasity (William) Harrod, Granddaughter
Kristopher Ringen, Grandson
Lyndsi (Andrew) Isajczuk, Granddaughter
Alicia Mark, Granddaughter
Ty Goble, Grandson
Bailey Smith, Granddaughter
Sunnie Wildmon, Granddaughter
Jessica Wildmon, Granddaughter
Brittanie (Sean) DeMent, Granddaughter
19 Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren
Robert "Bob" Danaher, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Maurice John and Bertha Amelia [Stadt] Danaher, Parents
Clarence F. Ringen, Husband
Bradley A. "Brad" Ringen, Son
Chandler D. Smith, Grandson
Maurice H. Danaher, Brother
Dorothy M. Sippel, Sister
James Danaher, Infant Brother
Bernice E. Myers, Sister
Mary A. Crawford, Sister
Geraldine "Jeri" Rhoades, Sister
Visitation will be from 2-6 PM EDT Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
No Funeral Services will be held.
Final Disposition will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center in Winamac, IN or Perfect Paws Pet Rescue in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.