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Harry Rinker Obituary
Harry M. Rinker, 75, of La Porte passed away peacefully at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Northwest Health-La Porte.
He was born Aug. 22, 1946, in La Porte, Indiana, to Harry "Lee" and Dolores (Salisbury) Rinker.
Harry was a member of First Church of God, La Porte for the past five years and was a man of many talents working in various positions. He was formerly employed with Whirlpool and was a car salesman for Rudd Oldsmobile, La Porte. For more than 30 years, Harry drove charter buses and visited every state in the United States except for two. He also drove for Notre Dame soccer team, football team and glee club. He coached a women's national softball team, was a member of the Maple City Cadets Drum Corps. and Shriners. Harry was a Master Mason and an Indiana University Basketball fanatic. He was a people person with a big heart who never met a stranger. His family will dearly miss him and the delicious pancakes that he lovingly prepared for them.
On May 8, 1982, in Union Mills, Indiana, he married Tammera (Smith) Rinker, who survives.
Also surviving are his six children, Shellie (Tom) Kermin of La Porte, Connie (Chuck) Noel of New Carlisle, Julie (Scott) McGinnis of Chesterton, Jennie Rinker of La Porte, Ryan (Trina) Rinker of Valparaiso and Lynnsie (Andrew) Micetich of Rolling Prairie; one brother, Roger (Babs) Rinker of Kingsbury; 13 grandchildren, Andrew (Erin) Kermin, Christopher (Melody) Kermin, Abbigale (Avery) Simpson, Kendall (Faith Fyffe) Noel, Tyler (Madi) Long, Nicholas Gragido, Nathan Gragido, Natalie Micetich, Rachel Rinker, Ryan Rinker, Aubrie Micetich, Haylie Micetich and Andrew Micetich; five great grandchildren, Aiden Simpson, Elliott Kermin, Eleanor Long, Oliver Kermin and Mia Kermin; mother in-law, Shirlene Neukam of La Porte; two very best friends, Rich Capone and Scott Martinsen; and his beloved dog, Romeo.
Preceding in death were his parents, Harry "Lee" Rinker and Dolores Roscka; grandmother, Ida and Harry Lloyd Rinker; and great-grandchild, Jordyn Rinker.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at First Church of God, 2020 E Lincoln Way, La Porte. Visitation and viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church. Cremation will take place following the service.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincoln Way, La Porte, IN, 46350, In loving memory of Harry M. Rinker.
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Rich Lenard
January 23, 2022
My sympathy to the family on the passing of Harry. I always enjoyed seeing Harry and visiting with him. He was so interesting to talk with and so genuine.
Paul Kanelos
January 22, 2022
Harry drove the bus for many of our (Evergreen Academy Middle School, Chicago, Illinois) 8th grade trips to Washington DC. Harry loved our school staff and especially our students. We were always amazed by his good cheer, hospitality, and willingness to take us wherever we wanted to go. We will miss him.
Deidre Crail
January 22, 2022
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob and Sue Braden
January 22, 2022
Our condolences to Harry's family. We had the privilege to know Harry and are grateful for that.
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