Fred Ring

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Fred Thomas Ring was born on August 3, 1933, to Louis and Charlotte (Torneten) Ring in Bentley, Iowa. He grew up in the Neola, Iowa area and attended school at St. Joseph Catholic School in Neola. Fred worked for the UP Railroad, drove truck for local businesses and eventually opened up his own radiator shop. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954-1956. On February 23, 1957, Fred was united in marriage to Sheila Patten and they were blessed with seven children. Sheila passed away in 2006. On September 5, 2009, Fred married Libby Shinn and added two stepchildren and their families into his life.

Fred was a long-time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Neola. He found joy in working the land and cultivating beautiful plants. His love for nature also extended to his commitment to farm animals. Fred loved working on tractors. He enjoyed traveling and camping and had fond memories of evenings spent dancing. Fred also enjoyed time on the golf course swinging clubs and spending time with friends.

Fred died on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 91 years, seven months and 25 days.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Sheila and Libby; son, Lee Ring; and siblings, Rosemary Ausdemore, Margaret Church, Alvin Ring and Carrie Davis. He is survived by his children, Jeff (Marlene) Ring of Neola, Karlene (Bill) Schultz of Bellevue, Nebraska, Greg (Diana) Ring of Neola, Jennifer (Fred) Smith of Minden, Iowa, Rebecca Ring of Bellevue, Ralph (Rena) Ring of Roland, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Sandy Ring of Council Bluffs; step-children, Teresa (Lee) Wisecup of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Troy Shinn of Minden; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Masker of Neola and Bob (Judy) Ring of Underwood, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Jana Ring of Neola, Jean Thomas of Norfolk, Nebraska, Gloria Swenka of Solon, Iowa and Linda (Chris) Lenning of Woodbine, Iowa; brother-in-law, Tom Davis of Cabot, Arkansas; and many other relatives and friends.