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Carl Rhiner Obituary
West Des Moines - Carl Rhiner, 79, passed away June 4, 2020 after a tragic accident at home. Carl loved his wife and family and absolutely doted on his grandchildren. He enjoyed keeping busy, traveling, riding his motorcycle and having Friday night beers with his buddies. Family cruises began with Carl gathering everyone with his call of "Head 'em up." He owned and ran several successful plumbing companies and was an accomplished pilot and member of the EAA.
Carl is survived by his wife, Claudia Rhiner; children, Chris Rhiner (Teresa Brewer), Julie (Bruce) Thompson, Steve (Kari) Rhiner, Tony (Sindi) Day and Casey Day (Natalie Werst); and 8 dearly loved grandchildren.
Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines.
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Ross Petra
June 11, 2020
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father's passing was tragic, but I am certain that his memory will live on in the hearts of you and your family and of everyone else who knew and loved him.
SHELLEY BUTTON
June 10, 2020
Prayers for peace and comfort to the Rhiner family. I am sorry for your loss.
Mark & Andrea England
June 9, 2020
Carl was the best lake neighbor you could ask for. We loved catching up with Carl each summer. He just had a heart of gold. We were so sad to hear of his passing.
Cori
June 8, 2020
Carl was a client of ours. We enjoyed his presence when he stopped in. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. God bless his family and friends.
Tania Thompson
June 8, 2020
To the entire family & friends of Carl, so sorry for your loss! Carl will be deeply missed by many family members and friends! So sorry to hear of Carl's unfortunate passing. With deepest sympathy, Nancy Pinnick, Tania Thompson, & Bret McMain
Joy Amos
June 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. He truely was an awesome man. I'm sorry for the family and thinking of all of you.
Jolene Kammermeier
June 6, 2020
Claudia, I am so sorry to hear about Carl. I loved your Carl stories and could always see the love in your eyes when you talked about him. Thinking of you, sweet lady.
Lexie
June 6, 2020
The best papa a person could ask for love you.
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9
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hamilton's Funeral Home on Westown Parkway3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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10
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10:00 a.m.
Hamilton's Funeral Home on Westown Parkway3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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