Robert "Bob" Rinken, age 85, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his family at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will follow the lunch at St. Peters Cemetery in Clermont, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Helms Funeral Homes, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. Rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. There will be no visitation before the church service on Tuesday. Please come in and be seated.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the family in honor of Bob.

Full obituary to follow.