Arnold John Rinzema II, born June 25, 1947 to Peter Raymond and Mary Jane [Vogel] Rinzema in Grand Rapids, MI, passed away August 28, 2012 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 65. He served his country as an Airman in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of AmVets Post 126, having served as the Dept. Commander, District V, for the State of Michigan in 1984-1985. Arnold, a loving son, husband, brother, father and grandfather is survived by his Parents, wife Loretta G. Morgan-Rinzema; son Bill (Gloria) Rinzema; daughter Kathy (Edward) Ortiz; brother David Lee (Kathy) Rinzema; grandchildren Amanda Rinzema and her significant other Kyle Needham, Tori Rinzema, Justin and Nathan Hayward and Alexis Rinzema, as well as his great grandchildren Brayden and Breonna Needham; along with many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Arnold John Rinzema III. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Brown Road Baptist Church, 6502 East Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave tributes.
