Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Charles Richard "Chuck" Rinderknecht
1943 - 2015
BORN
1943
DIED
2015
FUNERAL HOME
Charles Rinderknecht Obituary
A memorial service celebrating Chuck's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016 at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids with the Rev. Steven Knudson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to the memorial service. Inurnment at a later date will be held at St. Stephen's Cemetery, Atkins.
Survivors include his daughter, Tricia (Chris) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; grandsons, Dylan and Evan Johnson; mother, Dorothy Jensen of Olympia, WA; brother, Ronald Rinderknecht of Park City, UT; sister, Renee (Samuel Mahaffy) Rinderknecht of Olympia, WA; several nieces and a nephew; as well as his extended Sherzer family.
He was preceded in death by his father, sister, Judy Boatwright and step father, Raymond Jensen.
Chuck was born March 24, 1943 in Cedar Rapids the son of Paul and Dorothy (Gardemann) Rinderknecht. He was a real estate agent for Iowa Realty for many years.
Chuck had a loving, kind, and big heart. He was known for his integrity, honesty and willingness to help other people. Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his two grandsons.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Online condolences may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under "obituaries".
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Rinderknecht
3 Entries
December 31, 2015
Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
stan quass
December 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Cheryl Radeke
December 30, 2015
Chuck was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Charles Rinderknecht's name
Memorial Events
for Charles Rinderknecht
Funeral services provided by:
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Rinderknecht's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
