Robert L. Rine Jr.

Age 75, of Minerva, died Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born Oct. 15, 1943 in Malvern to Robert and Kathryn (Distler) Rine Sr. He retired from Time Warner Cable in Minerva after 41 years of service. He is a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War having served in Vietnam.  He is a lifetime member of the Minerva Donlad G. Whetstone VFW Post #4120, member of the Malvern American Legion Post #375 and the Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374.

He is survived by companion, Terri Bates of Minerva, and 2 sisters, Peggy (Bill) Draher of Augusta and Lois (Leland) Smith of Chillicothe, 2 sisters–in-law Cindy Rine and Kay Rine. He is preceded in death by his son, Matthew Rine, sister, Barbara Lambert and 2 brothers, Bill and Kermit Rine, brother-in-law Kenny Lambert, niece, Rhonda Rine and nephew, Michael Rine.

Funeral services with full military honors by Donald G. Whetstone VFW Post #4120 will be Monday at 1:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral home in Minerva with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to the services from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank Sloan Geer for all her special care.  Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans local Chapter #50, c/o 9540 McCallum Ave. NE, Alliance, OH 44601.