Richard Perry Kringen
Richard (Dick) Kringen, age 76, passed away on January 10, 2013 at Rolling Hills Health Center of Topeka, KS.Dick was born April 4, 1936, the son of Perry and Bernice (Hagen) Kringen. Growing up in Grand Forks he graduated from Central High School in 1954 serving as president of his class. He attended UND for two years playing freshman football and belonging to the TKE fraternity, but left college to join the Marines at Twentynine Palms, CA, earning the rank of Corporal. In California he met and married Alaine (Casebier) Kringen in 1958 and they were married 29 years. Dick returned to UND graduating with a B.S. in Education and eventually a M.S. in Education Administration. He primarily taught 5th grade and physical education in Lawrence, KS and at Belmont, Lincoln, and Kelly Elementary Schools in Grand Forks. Dick left teaching to pursue Health & Wellness opportunities in Orlando and Topeka.
- Richard Perry Kringen
Richard Perry Kringen
Richard (Dick) Kringen, age 76, passed away on January 10, 2013 at Rolling Hills Health Center of Topeka, KS.
Dick was born April 4, 1936, the son of Perry and Bernice (Hagen) Kringen. Growing up in Grand Forks he graduated from Central High School in 1954 serving as president of his class. He attended UND for two years playing freshman football and belonging to the TKE fraternity, but left college to join the Marines at Twentynine Palms, CA, earning the rank of Corporal. In California he met and married Alaine (Casebier) Kringen in 1958 and they were married 29 years. Dick returned to UND graduating with a B.S. in Education and eventually a M.S. in Education Administration. He primarily taught 5th grade and physical education in Lawrence, KS and at Belmont, Lincoln, and Kelly Elementary Schools in Grand Forks. Dick left teaching to pursue Health & Wellness opportunities in Orlando and Topeka.
His positive approach to life instilled a strong sense of purpose, confidence, and appreciation in his daughters and grandchildren; as well as the many students whose lives he touched.
Dick is survived by his daughters; Connie (Chad) Camrud, Grand Forks and Peri Jo (Mike) McKay, Arden Hills, MN; grandchildren Gunner (Emily) Cunningham, Roeder Camrud, Trigg Camrud, Chad McKay, Bailey Moreland, and Eric McKay; great-grandson Landon Cunningham; and sister Marlene Ferguson, East Grand Forks, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Robert and Roger Kringen.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 16, at 10:00 AM Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.
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Kim B.
Dear Connie, Peri Jo and family, So sad to hear about your father. I will never forget him teaching me to drive in the brand new red Nova. He had such patience. I remember babysitting you girls and then he would walk me home next door. If no one was home he would wait for me to check under the beds and in the closets so I would feel safe.I have never lived in a neighborhood again that came close to what we had on 22nd Ave. What fun with the Boettners, Adams, Fordyces and Moons. Sorry I will be out of town this weekend. Kim Moon Brouillet02/14/2013 2:02 PM
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