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Leland Rinker Obituary
Leland L. Rinker, 75, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, while a resident of River Street Manor in Wilkes-Barre. "Lee" was born in Wilkes-Barre in 1937, son of the late Dale and Carrie Rinker. He married the former Alice Clocker, and they would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in October. He is survived by his wife Alice; daughter, Linda Kulikuskus, Sugar Notch; son, Brian and his wife, Lisa Rinker, Forty Fort; brother, Dale Rinker, Wilkes-Barre; sisters-in-law, Rita Fiore, Utica, N.Y., Sonny Rinker, Earleville, Md., Carol Rinker, Levittown; brother-in-law, Michael Yanulis; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Myrle, William, Arthur, Robert and Joseph. Lee was a graduated of GAR High School, class of 1955. He lived and worked in the Wilkes-Barre area for his entire life. For many years Lee worked in quality control for American Cigar Company in Mountain Top. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, trips to the casino and Little League. He served as president of the Club34 bowling league. He was a volunteer coach and umpire at St. Therese's Little League. Lee was also active in planning for many class reunions for the GAR Class of 1955. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who desire may give memorial contributions to the charity of their choosing.
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for Leland Rinker
June 8, 2012
aunt alice, brian and linda and family - uncle lee will be missed by all. jack and i send our love to all.
jack and nancy sauerwine
shickshinny, pa.
Mary Fiore
June 3, 2012
Aunt Alice - I am so glad that you married Uncle Lee and he became a part of our family. He will always remain in our hearts. I'm so sorry for your loss. much love
Peg Dwyer
June 2, 2012
to Alice, Brian and Lisa, spouses/friends and families...I was saddened to read about Lee's passing, but wanted you all to know it was a pleasure getting to know Lee (and all of you) and having dinner with you and your Dad and husband (Alice, I don't think we ever got to meet) a few times a week for at River Street Manor while my Dad, Harry Reese and he were residents there and shared the dinner table...My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your families..sounds like he lived a life well-lived.
Sincerely
Peg Dwyer
Bob Rinker
June 1, 2012
Uncle Leland will be missed family and friends. Our sympathies.
Bob & Eileen Rinker Milford,De
June 1, 2012
Dear Brian, we are so sorry for your loss. Bernadette & Jeff Frail
Michael T. Mondy
June 1, 2012
Dear Brian, Lisa and the entire Rinker family. I am so sorry for your loss. All my sympathy and prayer's are with you at this difficult time.
Bob and Carol Redensky
June 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 1, 2012
Dear Alica,
My Wife Genevieve and I extend our prayers to you and the family. We had many good times at our GAR reunion meetings and reunions. Leland was a perfect classmate.
Ron and Gen Oravic
Harrisburg, Pa.
lewis bevan
May 31, 2012
Alice my thoughts are with you during this time
I probably will not get back to W_B in the future as not any ties to the old neighborhood.
Lee and I had a friendship that went way back.
Lew Bevan naples fl
Maura Evans
May 31, 2012
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Molly Rinker
May 31, 2012
The Rinker men are some of the sweetest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for being a part of my life and family. We will miss you. Love, Molly, JR, Lindsey and Charlie Rinker
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