Gene Rinkel Obituary

The passing of Gene Rinkel (Mahomet, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 12, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Rinkel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Rinkel and Jane Rinkel. He is survived by: his wife Margaret; his children, Stephen Rinkel (Jill) and Karen Smith (Doug); his grandchildren, Jeremy Smith (Amanda), Khira Smith, Rachel Smith, Christa Jenkins (Ryan) and Caitlin Ptasienski (Christopher); his great grandchildren, Cullen, Campbell, Lila, Logan, Michael, Preston and Laurel; Vera, Richard, Merle, Lyle, Virginia, Betty, Fenton and Eva.