Kenneth L. Rinkenberger, 89 of Denver, CO., formerly of Strawn and Fairbury, died at 9:00 pm, July 27, 2019 at his residence.

Inurnment took place at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Co.

Mr. Rinkenberger was born October 20, 1929 in Gridley, the son of Benjamin and Minnie Wenger Rinkenberger.  He married Mary Kuntz in Strawn on May 29, 1965.  She survives in Denver.

Also surviving are three sons, Scott (Megan) Rinkenberger of Juneau, AK, Doug (Michelle) Rinkenberger and Jon (Deb) Rinkenberger, both of Denver; two grandchildren and one step grandchild; three brothers, Donald (Florence) of Fairbury, Robert (Kay) of Forrest and Jack (Carolyn) of Fairbury; two sisters, Darlene (Joe) Miller of New Castle, OK and Barb (Kenneth) Lund of Tuscon, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Duane.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Memorials may be made to the Elks National Foundation Veterans Fund Donor Service Department at (773) 755-4764.