John Rhinhart

John Jay Rhinhart, age 65, passed away on April 1, 2018 in his home. He was born on January 18, 1953 at St. Luke’s in Fargo, ND to Helen Anderson-Rhinhart “Cossette” and Leonard Rhinhart. John grew up in Fargo and attended Fargo South High School. In 1975, he met Sue and they were united in marriage on August 21, 1981. They raised their two children, Nathan and Tara, in Fargo. For the last 40 years, John worked for the City of Moorhead Wastewater Department. He retired in 2011 but remained with the city as a part-time seasonal worker to keep busy. John loved watching the NDSU Bison and Minnesota Vikings football. He also enjoyed many other activities over the years such as hunting, bowling, riding snowmobile, golfing, playing softball, pool and meeting friends at the Nester bar. Most of all, he loved being surrounded by family during the holidays and other special occasions. John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue; children, Nathan Rhinhart and Tara Rhinhart; grandson CodyJon (Amanda) Rhinhart; sister, June (Joey) Parsley; brother, Chuck Rhinhart; sisters-in-law, JoAnn (chummy) Oien, Joyce (Ron) Rudolph, Cindy Overbo; brother-in-law, Richard Middagh; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diane Russell; in-laws, Evangeline and Raymond Presler; and sister-in-law, Marsha Middagh. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Danielle Mayer and Vicki Wieland for their care and guidance through this difficult time. There will be a funeral service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with a visitation one hour prior.