KRING, Dennis Lynn Kring, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully in his home on May 11,  2021, after 18 months of battling an extremely rare, high-grade spindle cell sarcoma. Denny  was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on December 24, 1950 to Helen (Rininger) and the late Joseph  Kring. He attended Mishawaka High School and the University of Montana where he received a  basketball scholarship. Denny served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.

Denny married Diane (Shelby), his loving wife of 21 years, on August 13, 1999. She survives  along with their children, Matthew (Catherine McCain) Kring of Noblesville, Indiana, Chad Kring  of Hamilton, Indiana, Sarah (Eric) Payton of Edwardsburg, Michigan, and Hillary (Evan) Whitney  of Buchanan, Michigan; 10 grandchildren, Austin, Owen, Addison, Nola, Amelia, Magnolia,  Jackson, Barrett, Hattie, and grandbaby number 10 due in September; Mother, Helen Kring  (91), brother, Joseph (Joyce) Kring and nephews, Scott Kring and Ross Kring. Dennis is also  preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kring and two granddaughters, Rain and Star.

Denny began his professional career at Jackson Engineering in South Bend, Indiana. In July  1984, he founded Hydronic & Steam Equipment Co., Inc with his Partner Jerry  Magers. Hydronic & Steam originated in South Bend, but quickly grew adding locations in  Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Denny became sole owner when Jerry retired July 1,  2006. Denny was an active member of the FHRA (Fluid Handling Representatives Association)  and served as president for the 2004-05 fiscal year.

Denny sought to pursue a greater level of faith and spiritual maturity. He found his home church  with the late Pastor Mark Beeson at Granger Community Church in Granger, Indiana. He was a  warrior for both God and Country. He began each morning in prayer and blessed others with his  daily devotionals.

Denny was a sports enthusiast; if he wasn't participating, he was watching. He enjoyed playing  many sports over the years; football, softball, basketball, bowling, skiing, and scuba diving. He  was a Notre Dame basketball season ticket holder and attended football games regularly. He  was an avid golfer and belonged to Morris Park Country Club in South Bend, Indiana. His most  recent golf accomplishments include the 2017 Winner of the Men's Senior Club Championship  Flight and in 2019, he was awarded the Senior 60-69 Division and was Overall Senior Club  Champion. Denny and Diane split their time between their home in Mishawaka and the home  they built together in Naples, Florida. His passion for golf led him to live and play at the Quail  West Golf and Country Club. In 2019, he was awarded Club Champion for the Gentlemen's  league. In Naples, they attended the Southern Baptist Church.

The Kring family would like to thank their extended family and friends for their support at this  time and would also like to give special thanks to the Shelby family and Denny's professional  family of friends, colleagues, and golf buddies.

Visitation for Dennis will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill  Memorial Gardens, 10776 McKinley Hwy, Osceola, IN 46561.

A memorial service will take place Monday, May 17, 2021, 12:00 p.m. at Granger  Community Church, 630 E. University Drive, Granger, IN 46530 .

Following the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. a celebration dinner for family and friends  will be held at Morris Park County Club, 220 McKinley Ave, South Bend, IN 46615.