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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Sharon K. Ringle
Sharon K.
Ringle
Jun 9, 1940 — Nov 26, 2021
Sharon K. Ringle's Obituary
Mrs. Sharon K. Ringle, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Friday evening,
November 26
, 2021.
Born in Argos, on
June 9
, 1940, Sharon Kay McGowen was a treasured daughter of Harold and Margaret Stults McGowen. Growing up in the Argos community, she shared her childhood with a sister Beverly and two brothers, Ronnie and Danny. In 1958 she graduated with her class from Argos High School.
On
November 14
, 1958, Sharon K. McGowen married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Mr. Gary O. Ringle, at the Richland Center Church parsonage. They shared 63 years of life's adventures. From their union came a handsome son, John. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of five grandchildren.
With diverse interests, Sharon was accomplished in many realms. For many years she worked as a member of the cafeteria staff at Rochester High School, making certain the Zebras were well fed. She was a skilled manager of their family's Quality Starr Motors. Most recently Sharon was the goodwill ambassador of Rochester Ford, greeting customers and making them feel at home. She and Gary are devoted members of The Cross. To relax she enjoyed gospel music, especially performed by Elvis.
In the early years as an adult, Sharon enjoyed a small herd of fine Arabian Horses that she raised as pets, but were shown by family and close friends ascending to championship realms. She took great pride in cheering John on when he raced moto-cross. Nothing was more important to Grandma Sharon than being with family. She loved following the progress of her grands with their school activities and sporting events. She also did some coaching in preparation for their spelling bees. The holidays and celebrating special family occasions were paramount in her life as being with family is the best.
Left to cherish Sharon's memory are her husband Gary at home; a son John Ringle and wife Tisha of Rochester; five grandchildren: Jared Ringle, Katie Tyler, Morgan Tyler, twins Emily Tyler and Kelsey Tyler; a sister, Beverly Howton of South Bend; special family members Jerry and Helen Weese; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding Sharon in death are her parents, and brothers Ronnie McGowen and Danny McGowen.
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Funeral Services for Sharon K. Ringle
Visitation
December
1
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebration of Life
December
1
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 12:00 pm
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