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Kevin Edward Anthony Rinke

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Kevin Edward Anthony Rinke of Bella Vista passed away on June 8, 2016. He was born on Oct. 31, 1968 in Kansas City, Mo. Kevin dedicated his life to the United States Army and its veterans. Even after he completed his tour of duty in Iraq, '06-'08 OIF/OEF, he continued to help veterans through the VA system. Kevin will be remembered as the shining star of any room he entered. He was a funny, handsome man who never met a stranger. He was an avid Kansas University basketball fan and watched the Jayhawks games at all cost. He was a loving father who was proud of the family he raised. He will be deeply missed and widely celebrated. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rinke; children, Sgt. Brittany Unverzart and husband William of Anchorage, Alaska, Megan, Ryan, Zachary, and Alyssa Rinke, all of Urbandale, Iowa; mother, Earlene Sweeney of Bentonville; stepchildren, Megan Stovie and husband Mikell of Bountiful, Utah, Hannah Stovie, and Melissa Yazel, both of Urbandale; sister, Regina Koonce and husband Jon of West Fork; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The family extends a special remembrance to Patty Williams as the mother of his children, and Merle Welch as his most precious friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Rinke. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, June 13 in the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Military honors will be performed by the Northwest Honor Guard at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the family at https://www.gofundme.com/tf6kbcpc.

Published June 12, 2016

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