Herbert Ring, age 92, of Newport Beach, CA, originally of Portland, ME, and Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Herb was the former owner of Craft Tennis in Costa Mesa, CA, once the largest racket-stringing concern in the western US, and of Custom Amusement, a Chicago-based vending business. Herb was a proud veteran of the Army of the Occupation following WWII and was an avid world traveler. He actively volunteered with the Oasis Senior Center, Friends of the Newport Beach Library Bookstore, and the Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy group.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne; brother, Howard Ring; children Karen (Peter) Dakich and Laurence (Rachel) Ring; grandchildren Julia Dakich, Jimmy Dakich, Anna Ring, Chloe Ring, and Jonathan Ring.
He was much beloved and will be missed.
Funeral services for family and friends will be held at Pacific View Memorial Park on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made by either check or credit card to; Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library, P.O. Box 172, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 in Herbert's name.
