Judith Ann Rinnels 1944 - 2017

RINNELS, HARLAN, FISTLER, GINTHER, ZROSTIK

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 9/24/2017 at 22:02:28

Judith Ann Rinnels, 72 of Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Per Judy’s wishes, a graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa.

Judy was born on October 29, 1944, the fourth child and first daughter of Fred and Ruth (Harlan) Fistler in Mason City. She grew up in Clear Lake, where she met and was later joined in marriage with John Edward Rinnels on February 25, 1961. Of this union two sons, Randy and Dennis, were born.

Judy worked as a cook, employed for several years at the Half Moon Inn. She also worked at the Unisys plant, and was employed at the Oakwood Care Center before retiring.

After retiring, Judy was the hostess of her “Sunday Breakfast Club,” a family gathering of her siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as assorted relatives. The club began as a coffee and donut event, but gradually became a brunch featuring Judy’s wonderful cooking, including her specialties: fried chicken, baked beans and potato salad, as well as homemade pies, chocolate chip cookies and marshmallow fudge. Judy was devoted to her family, with her Sunday Club giving everyone a chance to catch up with each other on the latest news and share memories.

Judy is survived by her sister, Donna (friend, Bob Butner) Ginther of Clear Lake; a brother, Ronald Fistler of Mason City; sister-in-law, Cindy Fistler of Ventura; son, Randy (Laura) Rinnels of Ventura; granddaughter, Hilary (Seth) Zrostlik and great-granddaughters, Brinlynn and Elyse of Forest City; grandson, Jacob (Holly) Rinnels and great-grandson, Talan of Apple Valley, MN; grandson, Nicholas Rinnels and great-granddaughter, Reese of Ventura; son, Dennis (Barbara) Rinnels and granddaughter, Alyssa of Clear Lake; granddaughter, Ashley (Michael) Augustine and great-granddaughter, Baylor, with baby boy Augustine due August 2017, of Victor, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Gary and Richard.