Jean DeEtta Rinn

Jean DeEtta Rinn, 90, of Rollingstone, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Lake Winona Manor.An only child, Jean was born March 29, 1921 in Elgin, MN to Fred and Dorothy (Plattner) Sargent. She attended a small country school on Honey Ridge. On September 6, 1944, Jean was united in marriage to Herb Rinn. Although they were later divorced, Jean and Herb raised six children. They have fond memories of attending early morning Mass at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and delivering St. Paul and Minneapolis newspapers around the Elba area on Sunday mornings. Jean also worked for Asco, Winona Knitting Mills, and was later self-employed painting houses. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Jean frequently cleaned houses for others and transported the elderly of Rollingstone to doctor appointments and other errands.In 1946, she moved into her home on Washington Street in Rollingstone. Jean was very proud that she lived in the same house for over 64 years before moving to Lake Winona Manor in 2011. Jean loved gardening and tended to her bright flowers with loving care. She also enjoyed crafting, quilting, and polka dancing. Jean is survived by her 6 children, David (Deb) Rinn of Rollingstone, Barbara Rinn of Rollingstone, Sally (Hank) Lettner of Goodview, Kay (George) Richtman of Trempealeau, Linda (Clem) Wiley of Minneiska, and Fran (Sheila) Rinn of Goodview; 11 grandchilren, David Jr. (Ann) Rinn, Scott (Tracy) Rinn, Nicole Rinn, Bob Rinn, Tim (Penny) Swanson, Lisa (Brad McGhee) Swanson, Katie Rinn, Laura Rinn, Chad Richtman, Michael (Meg) Richtman, and Krista (Jeremy) Bushmaker; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herb Rinn; long-time friend, Virgil Ellsworth; and aunts and uncles.A memorial service will be held at 6pm on Jean's 91st birthday, March 29, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone with visitation two hours prior. Reverend Thomas Melvin will officiate. A private family graveside service will be held the following day in Elgin Cemetery.Please share a memory of Jean with her family, sign the online guestbook
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