Gary F. Rinckey's Obituary
Gary F. Rinckey, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born on June 25, 1945 to John and Eva (Jenkins) Rinckey in Muskegon. In years past, Gary was involved in the pigeon club, greyhound rescue and domestic birds. He also was a longtime season ticket holder of the Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey. He will be missed by many. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna J. Rinckey; children, Jeffrey (Monica) Rinckey, Dawn Marie (Randy) Small; grandchildren, Michael Rinckey, Jonathan Rinckey, Allison Rinckey, Hunter McFadden, Shelbi Small, Taylor Small; great-grandchildren, Ariel and Lucas; brothers, Russell Rinckey, Richard (Marlene) Rinckey, siblings-in-law, Laverne (Dorothy) Stapel, Geraldine Stapel; special friend, Krissy Patitucci; and faithful companions, Robbie, Hooter and Terry. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Ray and Verle Stapel; siblings, Robert Rinckey, Charlotte (Robert) Maibaur; siblings-in-law, Donna Eloise Rinckey and Harry Stapel. VISITATION with Gary’s family will take place on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Gary will take place on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation an hour prior to the service. For a more lasting memory, donations in Gary’s name can be made to the Muskegon Humane Society. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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