– July 1, 2023
NEW CASTLE, CO – On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Lynn Rinker, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 66.
Lynn was born in 1956 to Art and Florence Rinker. He lived out his early years in Wilmington MA. He later served as a security forces officer in the US Air Force, worked as a Maintenance Engineer in Aspen and Snowmass, and then owned a small overnight dog sitting business in New Castle. In 1990 he married Stacey, and raised his daughter Lauren, and his two sons Hayden and Colter in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley.
Lynn had a passion for the outdoors. He loved calling Colorado his home. He spent his free time with his family, camping, skiing, hiking, and fishing. He was an avid music lover, Colorado sports fan, and had a great passion for history and writing. He was known for his intellectual mind, his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and his mother, Florence. He is survived by his wife Stacey, his daughter Lauren and her fiancé Stefan, his son Hayden and his fiancé Marisela, his son Colter, his two granddaughters Emilia and Noa, his sister Gay and her husband David, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be a celebration of life planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Journey Home Animal Shelter in Rifle.