Eugene E. Ring was born in South Bend, Indiana, son of John Steve Ring and Sophie Dee, and a younger brother of James and Adeline. Gene was married to Marilyn Sue Crouch for 50 years who gave birth to Robert E., Susan M., Cheryl Ring Corey and John Steven Ring; two grandsons, Christopher Allen Ring and Nicholas Steven Corey.

Gene was an outstanding athlete at South Bend Central High School. He graduated in 1947 and earned the reputation, as one of South Bend's "greatest all around athletes." While at Central, Gene starred, and was selected captain in football, basketball and baseball. He earned all-star status as a running back and receiver in football, a recipient of the Gold Award, and given the school's outstanding all around athlete. While Gene played at Central, the school enjoyed tremendous athletic success, playing key football games at Notre Dame stadium with crowds of 20,000 fans attendance. During his career at Central, Gene played for such legendary coaches as John Wooden, Bob Primmer, Garland Crowe, Robert Jones, Chris Dal Sasso and Charles Stewart.

After graduating from South Bend Central, Gene went to Indiana University where he starred for three years in basketball and baseball. In basketball, Gene played for Branch McCracken, earning all Big Ten Honors on three outstanding teams. In baseball, Gene was All Big Ten Shortstop for Coach Ernie Andres' Hoosiers and batted over.300 for three straight years.

After graduation, he signed with the Cleveland Indians of the American League and batted .400 in 1954 with the Indianapolis Indians. He was awarded the L.G. Balfour award during his senior year at Indiana for "bringing honor and distinction to Indianan University."

Gene started a 14-year coaching career in 1954 at South Bend Riley. In 1956, Gene went back to Indiana University to assist both basketball and baseball. In 1961, Gene became the head basketball coach at Broad Ripple High School. His team went to the final game of the Indianapolis Semi-State before losing to Muncie Central, the eventual State Champion.

In 1969, Gene Ring became Athletic Director at Broad Ripple, a position he held until retirement in 1991. During his tenure, Broad Ripple won city and state championships in both basketball and tennis.

Gene received many honors during his athletic playing career. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984, and received many coaching and athletic administrator awards.

Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951, with an honorable discharge in 1953.

Member of Delta Chi Fraternity, "I" mans association, Knights of Columbus, and Christ the King Church.

Dad spent most of his time with his family teaching honor, respect and having fun! He is in our hearts and prayers and will be missed.

We Love You Dad!