Rink was born on February 28, 1933 in Jerseyville, IL to James L. and Tina Fay (Burch) McAdams. He married Betty Cain on February 6, 1953, in Pekin. They would have celebrated 71 wonderful years of marriage next month. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Kathy LoBello, Susan (Michael) Tibbs and Renthem “Rick” (Teresa) McAdams all of Pekin; 11 grandchildren, Jeffrey Turner, Ryan Tibbs, Matt Tibbs, Eric Tibbs, Lindsay LoBello Abraham, Jay LoBello, Renthem “Andrew” McAdams, Carly Stokes, Kimberly Simpson, Jordan McAdams and Taylor McAdams; 21 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Leland) Welch of Florida and Sharon Garbett of California and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Addyson Turner, who was very special to him; two sisters, Audrey Ashlock and Juanita Holmes and one brother, LeRoy McAdams.
Rink was a veteran of the United States Air National Guard.
He worked as a machinist at Caterpillar, Inc. for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a proud member of UAW Local 974 in East Peoria.
Rink had a passion for deer hunting and loved telling deer stories. He was a great mechanic and loved working on vehicles. He also enjoyed boating, water skiing and spending time with his grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring in the woods where he loved to hunt.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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