Ronald “Ronnie” George Pringle, 74, of Stateline, passed away Aug. 13, 2013. Ronnie was born on Dec. 30, 1938, in Spokane, but was raised in his families’ longtime home in Otis Orchards, Wash. He attended Otis Orchards High School and then joined the U.S. Army serving in the 5th Battalion, 83rd Artillery, Baumholder, Germany.

After returning home to the U.S., he was employed in the construction industry, later taking over the family business. Ronnie co-owned, with his brother Randy, the First and Last Chance for more than 25 years. Ronnie had racing in his blood. Following in their fathers’ footsteps Ronnie and his two brothers competed in outboard hydroplane racing. Ronnie raced local drag strips for many years, later becoming a stand out racer, and lifelong member of SLORA, State Line Outboard Racing Association.

Ronnie served as the mayor of Stateline for 26 years. He was an honorary uncle to many children. You could count on Ronnie for a good joke and a proud grin upon your laughter. Because of his many trips to McDonalds, he gained quite the toy collection to set alongside his Hot Wheels collection. He loved golf, snowmobiling, photography and racing of any kind. He loved riding his scooter or 4-wheeler around Stateline collecting treasures. He was the King of the thrift stores and a Master of garage sales. You could count on Ronnie to make any of his nurses or caregivers crack a smile. He loved his Liberty Lake “Savon Girls.” Ronnie loved his bingo and his bingo friends, having more bingo daubers then any man should.

Ronnie is survived by his beloved daughter, Ronda (Dan) Bishop; his stepdaughter Trisha (Joseph) Cabrero; brothers, Tommy and Randy; his sister, Nancy Bishop; numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and many great friends. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Delores Pringle; and eldest brother, Dick. Ronnie raced his last lap with strength and a smile with his daughter by his side.

There will be a viewing from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines, Spokane Valley, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, with a potluck celebration to follow at 4 p.m. at the El Patio in Stateline.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Kidney Foundation at www.kidneyfund.org. Please visit Ronnie’s online memorial and leave a message of condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hennessey Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Spokane Valley.