Michael graduated from Morton High School in 1978. After working for his father in construction for several years, he moved with his family to Houston, Texas in 1981, where he went to trade school and became a computer analyst. He worked for Halliburton until he retired early due to heart problems. Even then he was already filling the role of helpmates to his parents. He uprooted his life at their request to make their life easier.
Michael was the first born of Edward and Dorothy (Hodel) Rinkinberger. He took his role of the eldest very seriously, always protecting his siblings from anything he deemed harmful. Michael was an outdoor enthusiast, over his lifetime he hunted deer, went fishing, when he had time, gardened, and his favorite past time wood- working. In the last few years his projects became smaller, but no less creative. He was always working on some project and making plans for others.
He enjoyed computer gaming and traveling. His favorite trips were to Germany and Ireland.
He loved animals and had many pets over the years dogs, a cat, birds, lizards, and ducks. His most beloved companion was a Papillion Jean Claude who at this time is 13 years old, and greatly missing him.
He is preceded in rest by his father Edward Rinkenberger. He is survived by his Mother Dorothy (Hodel) Rinkenberger, His brother Marc a.k.a. Marcia Rinkenberger, sisters Melinda Duff, and Kimberly Savin, his nieces and nephews Susan (berry) Weaver, Nicholas Berry, Beth Berry and Zane Savin. His great nephews and great nieces Christopher and Seth Weaver and Faythe and Harlee Gould.