of Chelsea, age 76, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Chelsea, after a long illness.
He was born February 9, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Richard H. & Helen A. (LaRose) Ringe. Bud graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955. After college he got into the metal finishing business and formed his own businesses, 3D Sales & Service and Jenex Corp. Bud sold the businesses and retired in 2004. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Elks, the Moose Lodge, Inverness Country Club, and the Masons. Bud was President of the Thursday Night Junior House Bowling League for over 30 years. He enjoyed his family, his place up North on the lake, golfing and bowling. Bud was loved by everyone and his generosity went above and beyond.
On June 6, 1959, he married Sally Vogel in the First Congregational Church in Chelsea, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Gregory Ringe of Chelsea; a daughter, Jennifer (John) Elliott of Chelsea; a brother, Gerald H. (De Dee) Ringe of Harsens Island, MI; four grandchildren, Nick (Tabithah) Ringe, Evan, Alex and Hannah Guenther; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Ringe. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No public services will be held. A private burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.