Helen Louise Drebert Rinker, 86, of Seminole, FL. passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
She was a beloved wife and mother, and faithful friend to many. Helen was born in Puyallup, Washington to her parents Ferdinand and Marie Stecker Drebert on Dec. 12, 1930. Her early life was in Bethel, Alaska, were her parents were Moravian missionaries. She was a graduate from Moravian Seminary for women in Bethlehem, PA in 1946. She married Donald Rinker April 28, 1951 in Hillsgrove, PA. On May 28, 1951 she graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College and taught Home Economics from 1951 - 1953 in New Albany, PA, and was a case worker for Sullivan County Children Services, Dushore, PA, from 1964 - 1985. She retired to Seminole, FL with her husband in 1993.
Helen is preceded in death by parents Ferdinand and Marie, brother Bill, sisiter Florence, and son Robert Allen. She is survived by her husband Donald, of 66 years; daughter Susan (Robert Jack) Harrington of Homosassa, FL.
A memorial servvice is planned for 10:00 AM, Wed. Oct. 11, 2017 at the L.W. Mohn Funeral Home.
Donations may be made in Helens' memory to the Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL. 33760, ATTN. Foundation