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Peter Rynkiewicz Obituary
Springfield, IL - Peter "Sneaky Pete" Rynkiewicz, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Please see Wednesday's SJ-R for complete obituary. The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield. 217-544-7461
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Sarah Cantrall
January 5, 2018
I will greatly miss seeing and hearing Pete every week at church. He was always encouraging and quick to direct you to one of the aspects of God and you could see in his own life the reality of it. His joy in the Lord was his strength and I never tired of hearing of it.
Jill Reazer
January 4, 2018
I'm glad I got to have u in my life for a short time I will miss u dearly I keep looking for u to come in the station and hear your voice saying "hello my beautiful barbie" love and miss you your beautiful barbie Jill
January 4, 2018
You will be sadly missed
Ed Waldrop
January 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing he will be missed.
Brian Hendricks
January 3, 2018
I was stunned and saddened to hear the news of Pete's passing just now. He was a delight to be around - one never knew what funny thing he would say next! He will be sorely missed by me and the rest of his church family.
Bob dunbar
January 3, 2018
Pete was my friends. He always took care of the underdog..even if people had no money he let them stay in the motel..when I was police chief for southern view ..I Romberg Pete providing smash and thanksgiving dinner for those who had none..Pete and I had many laughs over the years. You will be missed...
Heidi (Walls) Burkholder
January 3, 2018
Even though I moved away a few years ago, I always enjoyed your visits to Autozone they were never a dull moment! You will truly be missed.
Steven Howard
January 3, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pete. We will miss his warm smile and greeting each Sunday.
Charlotte Boehler
January 3, 2018
Pete will be missed by many, and especially by Roger and his sons. I too will miss his smiling face stopping by for coffee. I'm sure he has found his spot in heaven, as he spread God's word every chance he got.
Brent Harney
January 2, 2018
Prayers to the family, and we will miss you Pete. Sorry, I can't be at the funeral, but I am there in spirit.
January 2, 2018
Our deepest condolences to Peter's family. Our prayers are with you all.
Ken & Terri Smith
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