Erin Marie Ringer-Yates, 49 of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.
Erin was born on November 14, 1975 in Plymouth, Indiana to Robert and Donna (Reinhold) Ringer. Erin was a 1994 graduate of Culver Community Schools. Erin participated in soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. Additionally, she studied karate. Following high school, Erin began working at Fitness Forum in Plymouth. Loving her job, she remained there for over 30 years, having a huge impact on her fellow employees and clients. In August of 2013, Erin married John Yates, and together, they had three wonderful children: Ashton; Willow; and Payton.
Erin had a deep passion for animals, raising and caring for horses, goats, dogs, and cats throughout her entire life. Erin would often be seen outdoors with her animals or in the field on a tractor or wagon while baling hay.
Erin will be deeply missed by her entire family. She is survived by her husband, John, and their three children: Ashton; Willow; and Payton; her parents: Robert and Donna Ringer of Plymouth; her siblings: Eric (Jessica) Ringer; Brooke (A.J.) Ringer-Hanselman; and Brittany (Brandon) Ringer-Kelly; her nephews: Hunter (Grace) Ringer; and Wyatt Ringer; and her nieces: McKenzie Kelly; and Izabelle Kelly.
Erin was preceded in death by her grandparents: Clem and Jane Reinhold; Norman and JoAnn Ringer; her uncle, Tom Bauer; and her aunt, Marie Bauer.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Plymouth Wesleyan Church (11203 Michigan Road, Plymouth, IN 46563). A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Taylor Hulse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the family to assist in the education of Erin and John’s children (c/o Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563) or to Plymouth Wesleyan Church (11203 Michigan Road, Plymouth, IN 46563) in Erin’s honor.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during their difficult time. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Homes are honored to provide services in celebrating the life of Erin and wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Yates family. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
