Dick J. Ring, 59, of Winner, SD passed away on Saturday, April 16th at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at 1:30 p.m. at the Colome Cemetery in Colome, SD. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, after burial, at the Colome American Legion in Colome.

Dick J. Ring was born to Walter R. Ring and Celestine "Sally" (Ruhkamp) Ring on March 28, 1963 in Gregory SD. Dick was the first of two children born to Walt and Sally.

Dick attended New Grand Valley country school until the 3rd grade. In the fall of 1971 they closed the country school and he started attending school at the newly built Colome Elementary School.

Dick grew up helping his dad on the farm in his younger years. Dick served on the Colome Volunteer Fire Department for a couple years while he lived in Colome. He worked for Carlson Construction driving truck and later worked many years for Roger Root, farming. He worked for the Root family until his health no longer allowed him to work.

Dick and Connie enjoyed going camping together and Dick loved to fish.

Dick leaves behind special friend, Connie Colson of Winner, SD, sister Lisa (Roger) Hauf of Colome, SD, son Dee Jay Ring, and a host of other family and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Celestine Ring; half-brothers Richard Leiberger and Lesley Leiberger, and half-sister Debra Christensen.