Henry Rines
Age - 98
December 1, 2023
Henry "Dick" Rines, born at his family's home in Mora, Minnesota, on August 3, 1925, passed away peacefully from old age at the still-young age of 98 on November 17, 2023.
Dick loved his home at The Landings on Lake Minnetonka where he lived for 57 years and mowed the lawn until he was 96.
Dick had a sarcastic wit that scared some people and endeared others. He remembered details about people, asked interesting questions about their lives, and his dry humor came through in every conversation - even at the end of his life.
He and his wife of 63 years, Marjorie "Marge" Klavestad Rines, were the instigators of fun and adventures. Their RV trips took them around the country (Dick wouldn't fly after surviving a crash in a glider) and close to home when they threw come-as-you-are parties, picking up friends early in the morning for a day of rowdiness and fun.
Always happiest in the outdoors, Dick was an avid hunter and camper, spending time with family at his land in Emily, Minnesota, known lovingly as "Smokey Hollow. " He and Marge enjoyed long tandem bike rides, shooting guns, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. In his later years, Dick enjoyed listening to polka on KCHK-AM, doctoring up frozen dinners and playing cribbage with visitors.
Dick loved to sing along to Tennessee Ernie Ford and Nat King Cole, dance the polka, make beer and wine, and do his own thing! He was a talented sketch artist with a mind always at work tinkering on ideas or creating clever Christmas cards.
After service in the Merchant Marines and a career in the printing business in Minneapolis, Dick retired to help Marge with her antique shop in a log cabin that they built in Mound called the Langdon Bay Trading Post. During this 30-year retirement, Dick became a consummate collector, finding treasures at estate and garage sales most Thursdays.
Dick loved and lived life. He loved his family. He loved each of his three springer spaniels, all named Poco. He was a great conversationalist, funny as hell, and was a humble caregiver to many elder family and friends.
Dick gained a larger "family" at the Arbor Memory Care the past year and loved his little apartment and the loving care by a wonderful staff. We're so grateful for all those compassionate caregivers. Thanks also to the special Landings neighbors who helped with yard work, food and friendship. Many thanks, also, for the support of Ridgeview Hospice.
In addition to Marge, Dick was preceded in death by his brother Lt. Colonel David Rines and parents Stanley and Margaret (Dixon) Rines.
He is survived by children Steve (Judy) Rines, Sue (Bill) Fink, John (Darlene) Rines, Nancy (Mike) Myers, Tom (Kimberly) Rines; sister-in-law Mary Rines and her daughters (aka the California cousins) Leigh, Laura and Lizbeth; as well as 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 11, at 2 p. m. at the Lake Minnetonka Shores Chapel, following a private interment of ashes at Fairview Cemetery in Minnetrista. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Nature Conservancy.
Huber Funeral & Cremation Services
Mound Chapel 952-472-1716Show more
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