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Charles Gring Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Charles "Chuck" B. Gring, 70, passed away February 11, 2011, in his home surrounded by family. Born July 30, 1940, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Helen Grace (Grimm) Gring. On September 2, 1961, in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Chuck married Lorraine White, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Scott (Mary Pat) and Kevin B. (Lynda) Gring of South Bend; daughter, Amy Wilmes of Walnut, IA; sister, Beverly Lenharr of Reading, PA; former daughter-in-law, Ana Gring of South Bend; and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Gring was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 553 - 4th Degree, and was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. A memorial Mass will be at Little Flower Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care or to Little Flower Catholic Church. To send condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com.
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Elaine Grimm-Haldeman
March 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I am a cousin of "Skip's" - Aunt Ginny and Uncle Ken's youngest. It has been a very long time, but the black and white photo in the guest book of Skip at the piano is exactly how I remember my celebrity cousin who was entertaining at Stoksey Castle. I was more than a little proud!
I hope you will find peace and take comfort in fond memories.
Andy Combs
February 16, 2011
Chuck - I love you! Thank you for all the great things you did for me...I will never forget.
-Andy Combs
Steve Marks
February 15, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Chuck twice during my two terms at Crown International. And I was able meet with him several times at trade shows while I worked at other audio companies. I admired Chuck for his cordial demeanor and his friendliness. He will truly be missed. May Jesus comfort you in this time of loss, knowing that you will meet him again someday.
Bill & Betty Karolski
February 15, 2011
Our sympathy to you, Scott, Kevin, Amy and to the rest of your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Bev is a very good friend of ours and we feel her pain. God Bless You All.
With Father, Charles; and sister, Beverly - 1993,
scott gring
February 15, 2011
The Gring family - 1978
scott gring
February 15, 2011
scott gring
February 15, 2011
Savannah, Ga - Easter, 1975
Scott Gring
February 15, 2011
The Gring family in Minnetonka, Minnesota around 1971.
Scott Gring
February 15, 2011
John Prodesky
February 14, 2011
I met Chuck when he hired me at G. LeBlanc Corp. in the early 80's . Through the years he became my mentor and very dear friend and I will never forget all he had done for me in so many ways . His smile was heart -warming and genuine.I will miss him dearly and will always cherish the great memories we had together. May God bless him in his journey and give comfort to his family .
Helen Whiting-Ferge
February 14, 2011
I worked several years with Chuck and attended many trade shows with him for Ashly. He always shared wonderful stories about his family and his trips to Newfoundland. He was always smiling and optimistic about life and I'm sure, lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by many of us who worked with him. God bless him, and his family.
Mike Updaw
February 14, 2011
While Chuck was my boss, as national sales for Ashly, we had many opportunities to travel together and had many,many laughs and memeories together.
God bless you, Chuck. You will be missed.
Dad, you made it to Patrick's wedding on 1/1/11. We miss you so much.
Scott Gring
February 13, 2011
Bruce Hagen
February 13, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Chuck as his Ohio representative while he was Eastern Sales Manager for Crown International. It was a wonderful experience as Chuck had that rare ability to inspire and together we got the best from of our customers. We will miss you my friend as will all that had contact with you. May God bless you and your family.
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