Daniel J. Ring

Daniel John Ring was called to Jesus' arms on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the age of 50, due to a sudden heart attack. He was born April 26, 1960, in Kaukauna to Norma Ring Roerig and the late James Ring. Dan was a 1978 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and on February 23, 1981, married Linda Gottschalk at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Kaukauna.

Dan is survived by his wife: Linda Ring of Kaukauna; three children: James (Brianna) Ring of Kaukauna; Carrie Ring of Kaukauna and her fiancé Matt Verboomen; and Michael (Torri) Ring of Neenah; and a granddaughter, who was the apple of his eye: Meyah Ring. Dan was also awaiting the arrival of another grandchild in November. He is further survived by his mother Norma Ring (William) Roerig of Combined Locks; a brother: Steve (Sue) Ring of Shiocton; two sisters: Jan (David) Zimmerman of Watertown and Karen (Craig) Koch of Kaukauna; Linda's parents: Daniel and Delores Gottschalk of Lakewood; Linda's grandmother: Delia Schumacher of Ellsworth, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law: John (Sue) Gottschalk of Hortonville; a sister-in-law: Colleen (Brian) Hedtke of Knoxville, Tennessee; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends: Linda Sondregger, Donna Brantmeier, and Dan's extended family – all of the employees at Ring's Restaurant. Dan was preceded in death by his father: James Ring; paternal grandparents: Ewald and Rena Ring; maternal grandparents: John and Bertha Korthals; Linda's grandparents: Ewald and Ruth Gottschalk; her maternal grandfather: William Schumacher; and a niece: Angela Zimmerman.

Dan had been the owner of Ring's Family Restaurant since 1984. Since the birth of little Meyah, his menu had featured many of “Grandpa Ring's Specials”. He was an avid gardener, and with his heart of gold, shared his produce with many others. Dan was a lifelong member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Kaukauna where he actively served in many capacities at the church and at the school.

The Christian Funeral for Dan will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna, with Rev. Karl Schultz officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established for Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Trinity Ev. Lutheran School, and Fox Valley Lutheran High School.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Kaukauna Fire and Rescue and everyone in the Emergency Room at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their immediate and careful attention.

Keeping true to Dan's generous spirit, his gift of organs and tissue will enrich the lives of countless others.

My Savior paid the debt I owe and for my sin was smitten;

Within the Book of Life I know my name has now been written.

I will not doubt, for I am free, and Satan cannot threaten me.

There is no condemnation.

-Christian Worship #207, v.5

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200