February 10, 1930 - September 8, 2023
Ben Gust Ring passed away on September 8th, 2023 following a short illness. He was born in Sykeston, North Dakota on February 10th, 1930 to Gust and Lydia Ring. Ben was number 6 in the family of 9 children. The Ring family moved from North Dakota to Lodi in 1940 when Ben was 10 years old. As a child he attended Henderson School and graduated from Lodi High School in 1948.
After high school, Ben was a member of the California National Guard with which he served 10 years. Also at this time he attended trade school for Sheet Metal construction.
Ben was a lifelong fisherman and loved to fish the waters of the Delta, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Topaz. His favorite vacation spots included Lake Tahoe and Reno. His favorite sports teams were the SF Giants and the SF 49ers.
Ben is survived by his son Ron Ring (Debbie) of Stockton, daughter Melissa Bogges (Walter) of Gresham, Oregon, grandsons Brandon Ring and Aaron Ring (Katie) both of Stockton, great-grand daughter Ellie Ring great-Grand son Carson Gardner, both of Stockton, sisters Vivian Rostomily and Darlene MacDonald, both of Lodi.
Ben was preceded in death by his wife Lilly Ring, his parents, sisters Vera Duggan, Dorothy Guianen, Eva Santos, Betty Lee, brothers Edwin RIng, and Raymond Ring.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 19th, at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park. A visitation will be held in the Merlot Room at Cherokee Memorial Park on Monday, September 18th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, 105 S. Washington Street, Lodi, CA or the Make-A-Wish foundation.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ring family.