William Allen ‘Bill’ Rinkhoff Sr. – Belle Vernon
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September 25, 2023

William Allen ‘Bill’ Rinkhoff Sr. – Belle Vernon

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William Allen “Bill” Rinkhoff Sr., 84, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, died on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. He was born Aug. 10, 1939, to parents, Edward Sr. and Christine Yoder Rinkhoff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Rinkhoff and his son, William Allen “Billy” Rinkhoff Jr. He is survived by his brother, Edward “Eddie” Rinkhoff Jr; former wife, Ruth (Stiller) Rinkhoff; daughter, Elizabeth Rinkhoff Wood (Allan); granddaughter, Brownlee Wood; grandson, Calvin Wood; and nephews, Grant Rinkhoff, Clint Rinkhoff (Tammy), Barry Rinkhoff (Nataly), and Bryce Rinkhoff (Sara). Dad loved Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his mind and with all his strength. He loved his neighbor as himself. Now he rests in perfect peace in the loving arms of Jesus in his eternal home in heaven. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Christ of the Covenants Church, formerly known as Mel Hileman Ministries Inc., 10 Upper Crest Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 724-929-5300. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ of the Covenants Church.  

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