Kingsville Livestock Auction Throws Surprise Party For 45-Year Employee

45 Years & Going Strong… It was a special day at the Kingsville Livestock Auction last Tuesday, April 29, as past and present co-workers, friends and family gathered to celebrate Pat Ring’s 45 years of employment with the business. Pat, at an amazing 88 years of age, is still an integral part of the kitchen, preparing and serving up meals to hungry customers every Tuesday. Here she is pictured with Rick and Marcia Anstine, co-owners of the family business. Photo • Dakota Hobbs

Tuesday, April 29, proved to be a very special day at Kingsville Livestock Auction, as Pat Ring was honored for her amazing 45 years of service with the company.

Employees, past and present co-workers, family, friends and well-wishers joined in the celebration complete with a big “Thank You’ cake, punch, and a lot of good fellowship.

Pat first started her employment with Bill and Virginia Halbert in 1980 and later with Rick and Marcia Anstine when they purchased the business from the Halberts in July 1988.

What brought her to the job originally was a family…

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