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Patrick Rinke Obituary

Patrick L. Rinke, age 60, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away Sunday, April 28 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Pat was Founder/CEO of Blue Water Trucking of Romeo. Survived by his wife, Jan of Romeo; children, Chad (Kristina), Nick (Rebecca) and Mary Catherine (Ken Bowers). Also survived by grandson Patrick along with siblings, Lawrence, Gertie (Richard) Tucker, and Ray (Jill). Preceded by parents Lawrence and Catherine, along with sister, Jeannette Hare. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church Romeo. Full obituary at: www.henrymmalburg.com

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Apr. 29, 2013.

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Joe Brown

May 1, 2013

He would want us to continue to stay strong in all that we do.

Barb H nieghbor

April 30, 2013

May his soul stay lit forever

Sherri Welch

April 30, 2013

so sorry to hear of Pat's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all love to the whole family

April 29, 2013

Chad: So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Pastor Chris Momany

April 29, 2013

Sorry for your loss

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