Frank Edwin Pringle

Frank Edwin Pringle Frank Edwin Pringle, age 89, of Naples, Florida passed away on September 23, 2015 at the Francis Georgeson Hospice House. He was born on November 8, 1925 in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Frank and Ruth (nee Edgar) Pringle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ann (nee Cavanaugh) Pringle and his younger brothers, Charles and Ronald Pringle. Frank is survived by his daughter Nancy (John) Dick of Naples, FL; his grandchildren Andrew (Laurie) Dick and James Dick, all of Naples, Laura (Robert) Coyle, great grandchildren Reid and Alyce Coyle all of Fuquay-Varina NC., numerous nieces and nephews, and our beloved family dog Rox. “Ed” attended school in Lawrence, Kansas and at age 17 joined the Navy during World War II. He later attended the University of Kansas, moved to Chicago, and married Mary Ann. He began his career with various positions at Sperry Products in Chicago and Danbury, CT., then was recruited by the Howe Scale Company, in Rutland,VT. In 1960 the family moved to Sheboygan,WI., where Ed became National Sales Manager for Hayssen Manufacturing Company. In 1990 he retired from Hayseen, by then a subsidiary of Bemis Company, as President and CEO. His business accomplishments are too numerous to count, including patents and projects in the packaging industry that involved working around the globe, turning colleagues into life-long friends. He would say in his later years, “I have done everything on my bucket list--twice”. He was, to the core, a salesman-- brilliant and cogent, a life-long learner who was curious, interested and interesting. A raconteur, he was known for his jokes, magic tricks, story-telling, and picking up the tab. Some of his favorite tales involved consulting for a Japanese company during “retirement”, traveling to Eastern Germany during the cold war and riding a camel in Egypt. He and Mary Ann loved Sheboygan and had a rich social and service life. First United Lutheran Church, Pine Hills Country Club, The Sheboygan Economic Club, the Board of Nemschoff Chairs Inc. and the Board of Memorial Hospital all benefited from his leadership. In 1992 they moved to Naples and spent many years involved in their communities and mentoring the family business. He was a proud father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great grandfather. A few days before he passed away, to his delight, he was able to meet and hold 6 month old Alyce. He was an avid reader, bridge and poker player and “foodie”. A life well lived. Memorial contributions may be made to Avow Hospice, Office of Development, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 in loving memory of Frank Edwin Pringle. Arrangements are bing handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Frank Edwin Pringle

November 8, 1925 - September 23, 2015