Wesley Rine Obituary
A private service and burial will be held.
Wes was born September 12, 1949 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Mary Marjorie Crabtree and Edwin Jack Rine. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He graduated from Wichita State University, was a published poetry and story writer, and a very proud Civil War historian and re-enactor. Writing for Wes was next to breathing, he was never without a pencil in his hand. Following sculpture classes with Babs Mellor, he surprised us all with his prolific artistic endeavors in clay. He enjoyed dancing to the strains of Lotus at Margaritas along with his good friend Mark. Wes was also a diehard OU fan. Among the greatest joys in his life were a nice, rare steak, a trip to the casino, and his cat, Rocky, that he rescued as a kitten found abandoned in the middle of the busy intersection at Rock Road and Central.
Wes was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Elizabeth; and father, Jack Rine.
He is survived by mother, Marjorie Rine; brothers, Brad (Marilyn) Rine, Grant (Janet) Rine; nieces, Rebekah Rine, Mallory Rine (Shelly Walston); and his faithful feline friend, Rocky.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67208.
Services in care of Downing and Lahey East Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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