Gustave B. Rinck, Jr. Obituary (1927 - 2009)

Gustave B. Rinck, Jr. of Marana, AZ, formerly from the southwest side of Chicago, IL, and Justice, IL died on Monday May 25, 2009 in his home with his family present at his side. Gus Jr. never fully recovered from the passing of his beloved wife Patricia of 56 years on March 22, 2009. Gus Jr. died of heart and lung failure. Gus Jr. is survived by his 6 children; Mary Ellyn of Marana, AZ, Gustave III of Justice, IL, Richard of Justice, IL, Jeannie of Fargo, ND, Hank of Justice, IL, and Dan of Montgomery, IL. Gus Jr. was in the Navy and the Air Force and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Gus Jr. worked for Witco Chemical for 30 years and retired and moved to Marana, AZ. Gus Jr. had many friends in all walks of life and will be truly missed by all. A Memorial Mass and Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, graveside at 1:00pm, on Thursday, June 4, 2009. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers donations be made to LUNGEVITY foundation at www.lungevity.org.