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Mary Rinnert Obituary

Mary Ann Rinnert

Mary Ann Rinnert passed away on July22 at her home in Lawrence, Kansas, after undergoing treatment for cancer the past year and a half.

She was born in Fulton, Missouri on March 27, 1941 to Loren and Tina (Dean) Murray.

She graduated from Fulton High School and Northeast Missouri State University at Kirksville in 1962. She began teaching at Ritenour School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, where she met her husband.

She married Jerry M. Rinnert on July 18, 1964 at Fulton, Missouri. They made their home in Columbia, MO, St. Louis County, MO and Columbus, OH before moving to Longmont, CO in August, 1978, where they lived for 33 years.

Mary Ann was a teacher at Longmont Estates Elementary School for 20 years before retiring in 2002. In all, she taught in public schools for 30 years over a forty year span, taking 10 years off to raise her children.

In retirement, they built a home in Westcliffe, CO where they spent part of each year. She and her husband moved to Lawrence in November 2011 to be close to their son and his family.

She became a follower of Jesus Christ as a child and was a longtime member of LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont. At the time of her passing, she was a member of Tonganoxie Christian Church. She was also a member of PEO in Longmont and then Lawrence.

Proceeding her in death were her father and mother, and sister, Mildred Pricer. She is survived by her husband; son Nathan D. Rinnert and his wife Christina of Hammondsport, NY; son John M. Rinnert, his wife Stacey, and grandchildren Gabriel and Megan, all of Lawrence, KS; and brother-in-law Harold Pricer of Fairfield, CA; and many loving friends.

Arrangements are being made by Warren-McElwain Funeral Home in Lawrence. There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, CO at a later date.

The family suggests memorials in her name to Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 25, 2013.
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I was sadden to hear the loss of a wonderful woman. The good thing is we all know were she is, I know my mom will be glad to see her. I was reflecting back on all of the good times in your home and the churches we attended. May God bless you in this time of need. Mary Ann will be missed.

Steven Wilkinson

July 31, 2013

What wonderful memories we have of our years with your family at Longs Peak! Our sympathies to you all! Heaven has gotten a lot sweeter! Jeff and Tammi Landis

July 30, 2013

My greatest sympathy goes out to Jerry, Nate, John and families in their loss of a great Wife, Mom, and Grandma. I recognize what a special lady Mary Ann was, and, how much she was loved by her family.

Kathy Smith

July 28, 2013

I am so sorry for everyone. It was a privilege to know Mary Ann, she was a wonderful, gracious person.

Ann Eversole

July 26, 2013

Mary, You will be missed.

Jack Hamill

July 26, 2013

I remember Mary as a faithful Christian and a dear friend.

Dale McCann

July 26, 2013

With my sincere condolences to John and Stacey.

Anna Cienciala

July 25, 2013

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