Jerry Lee Rinckey, Sr.
Jerry Lee Rinckey Sr. 85, of Lansing, MI. Peacefully passed on August 22, 2025. Preceded in death, parents Lela Quimby Rinckey, Carl Rinckey Sr. Sisters, Reva, Treva, Betty. Brother Carl Jr. Great granddaughter, Sarah Marie Ward.Jerry is survived by his loving devoted wife of 64 years, Deanna Sue Tuttle Rinckey; daughter Tammy Stanton (Jim); Son Jerry Rinckey Jr; daughter Dawn Dent (Mike), sister, Wilma Therrian; seven grandchildren, Carissa Ward (Derek), Tiffany Hawkins (Jeremy), Scott Darmer (Shannon), Tyler Rinckey (Jessica), Alyssa Snow (Pete), Emilee Haines (Ronnie), Lindsey Davis (Matt).
Jerry courageously fought hard with a kidney disease just so he could enjoy being a proud Great-Grandfather to Easton, Emery, Taylor, Hutson, Layla and Hayes. His family was everything to him.
Jerry worked and retired from Demmer Corporation known for his strong work ethics, integrity and insistence on doing things the right way.
The wilderness captured his heart from a young age. Nature was his peace. He enjoyed storytelling and shared many memories with his family and friends about his adventures in the woods. Jerry, best friend Bill Pierson and son Jerry Jr. were blessed to go out west hunting for mule deer and antelope. Jerry and his wife enjoyed their cottage up north for several years. Evening fishing with his daughter Dawn made him smile! Many memories were made with his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capital Ave., Lansing, with interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in memory of Jerry Rinckey.
Jerry’s faith in God was very important to him. He loved his church and his pastors.
“This isn’t the end daddy; it’s your journey to heaven. We will see you again.”
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Gail Herron
August 24, 2025 at 8:29 amTammy and family, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss
Thinking of you
Love Gail
Judi Pierson
August 24, 2025 at 12:06 pmI’ve known Jerry since 8th grade, about 65 years or so. Have many, many memories of the four of us. We lived in the same apartment house, then next door to each other. Their kids are like my kids, to me, All good things must come to an end. Love to you all, Judi
Bonnie Rodgers
August 25, 2025 at 11:28 amI have many fun memories with you and Sue. Jerry and I were the outlaws of the family. Your smile and humor will always be remembered. Many prayers for comfort and peace to Sue and the family.