Helen L. Rinker Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 99, Helen L. Rinker (Alexandria, Indiana), born in Elwood, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Barrett and Mildred Barrett (Kilgore); her husband Donald G. Rinker; her daughter Nancy Reynolds; and her siblings, Marylin Haston and Jack Barrett.

She is survived by: her children, Dale Rinker (Jane) of Yorktown, Betty Crum (Tom) of Alexandria, Barbara Ray (Mike) of Middletown and John Rinker (Lisa) of Alexandria; her son-in-law Virgil Reynolds of Yorktown; her grandchildren, Lori Paskiewicz (Chad) of Muncie, Tony Crum (Brandi) of Frankton, Brad Rinker (Johanna) of Yorktown, Julie Fierce (Alex) of Muncie, Patrick Ray of Anderson, Tiffany Van Natta (Russ) of Elwood, Kelly Habert (Rob) of Kissimmee and Lance Rinker of Alexandria; her sister Jane Carmer (Don) of Elwood; and her sister-in-law Joyce Barrett of Frankton. She is also survived by Several nieces, nephews and cousins, Special friend.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alexandria Epworth Methodist Church, 3905 East County Road 1250 North, Alexandria, IN 46001 or the Madison County 4-H Association, 3424 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN 46017 or envelopes will be available at the funeral home.