Richard J. Rinke Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 9, 2026, at the age of 91, Richard J. Rinke of Romeo, Michigan passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard J. Rinke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rudolph Rinke and Florence Rinke (Roach); his wife Barbara; his son Richard "Chip" Rinke Jr.; his brother Thomas Rinke; and his great grandchild Grace Zimmer.
He is survived by: his children, Susan Temple (Rob) of Romeo, Deborah Zimmer (John) of Armada, Mary Hansen (Mark) of Washington, Lisa Jaroch (Matt) of Romeo, Rob Rinke (Kris) of Romeo, Ryan Rinke (Cindy) of Shelby Township and Russ Rinke (Cheryl) of Oakland Township; his brother David Rinke (Marilyn) of Erie; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Zimmer (Christopher Abeare), Ben Zimmer (Amy), Adam Zimmer (Ashia), Brad Hansen (Alexandria), Andrew Hansen, Alex Hansen (Jessica), Nick Jaroch (Sara), Courtney Kearns (Peter), Christine Hamet (Matt), Alicia Dunn, Samantha Moran (Mike), Danielle Petrylak (Nate), Spencer Rinke (Madison), Nathan Rinke, Joey Rinke, Jordan Rinke, Brandon Rinke, Megan Rinke, Jacob Rinke and Jonathan Rinke. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
