RACINE - John L. Rinta, 53, passed away at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Ill. on Sunday, March 11, 2001. John was born in Racine on September 4, 1947, son of the late Arvid J. and Elaine (nee: Clugg) Rinta. On November 27, 1971, he was united in marriage to Joyce E. Kilby. John was a graduate of Park High School "Class of 1965" and received his Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Degree from Gateway Technical College. John was employed for 25 years by Snap-On-Tools as a Master Tool and Die Maker. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. John was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be sadly missed. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Racine; his son, Tyler John Rinta of Racine; one brother, Jeffrey (Carol) Rinta of Racine; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lois Kilby and Ken Nelson of Racine; sister-in-law, Jean Marie Kilby of Racine; beloved aunt, Helvie Wooding of Oregon, Ill.; special uncle, Les (Barbara) Clugg of Racine; Godmother, Betty Johnson of Racine; two nephews, Jason and Jeremy Rinta; and a host of other loving relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; step-mother, Severine Rinta; and his uncle, Peter Johnson. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 16, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Karl Luchterhand officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the H.O.P.E. Safehouse for Animals have been suggested by the family. I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside into the shadows where we could confide. Away from the bustle where all the day long I hurried and worried when active and strong. I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled, but gently, my cross He upheld. I needed the quiet. No prison my bed, but a beautiful valley of blessings instead. A place to grow richer, in Jesus to hide. I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside. Alice Hansche Mortensen MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803
John Weibel
March 13, 2001 12:00 am •
RACINE - John L. Rinta, 53, passed away at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Ill. on Sunday, March 11, 2001. John was born in Racine on September 4, 1947, son of the late Arvid J. and Elaine (nee: Clugg) Rinta. On November 27, 1971, he was united in marriage to Joyce E. Kilby. John was a graduate of Park High School "Class of 1965" and received his Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Degree from Gateway Technical College. John was employed for 25 years by Snap-On-Tools as a Master Tool and Die Maker. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. John was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be sadly missed. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Racine; his son, Tyler John Rinta of Racine; one brother, Jeffrey (Carol) Rinta of Racine; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lois Kilby and Ken Nelson of Racine; sister-in-law, Jean Marie Kilby of Racine; beloved aunt, Helvie Wooding of Oregon, Ill.; special uncle, Les (Barbara) Clugg of Racine; Godmother, Betty Johnson of Racine; two nephews, Jason and Jeremy Rinta; and a host of other loving relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; step-mother, Severine Rinta; and his uncle, Peter Johnson. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 16, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Karl Luchterhand officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the H.O.P.E. Safehouse for Animals have been suggested by the family. I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside into the shadows where we could confide. Away from the bustle where all the day long I hurried and worried when active and strong. I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled, but gently, my cross He upheld. I needed the quiet. No prison my bed, but a beautiful valley of blessings instead. A place to grow richer, in Jesus to hide. I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside. Alice Hansche Mortensen MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803