In Memoriam
David William Ring, 74
Sept. 30, 1947 - Feb. 21, 2022
David William Ring, 74, of Oneonta, New York passed away peacefully in his home from natural causes on February 21, 2022.
The son of George Francis Ring, Jr. and Ellen Donohoe Ring (nee Smith), he was born on September 30, 1947 and was raised in Norwich, Connecticut where he graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1965. David attended Northeastern University and obtained a Ph.D. in Economics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Thereafter, David began a lengthy teaching career, first at Hartwick College, Oneonta and then at the State University of New York, Oneonta, retiring in 2016.
“Professor Dave”, known as “Ring” to his many friends and colleagues, made a lasting impact on the university and its faculty and students. He inspired his students through his passion for his subjects and by acting as a mentor, provided financial support of various scholarship programs, headed the university’s successful Federal Reserve Challenge team, and hosted a radio show, “Roots and Branches”, on radio station WONY.
