Robert T. Rhine, 75 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 in Golden Living Center Fountainview.
He was born on June 10, 1936 in Lima, OH., son of the late Kenneth and Mary Ann (Horstman) Rhine.
Robert was married on August 7, 1965 in Lima, OH., to Jacqueline R. Lincoln who preceded him in death.
Robert worked as a production supervisor at Bonnie Bakery then Bunny Bakery. He graduated from St. John Evangelist High School and the American Institute of Baking in Chicago, IL.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years and was involved in choir, volunteer work and was a Eucharist Minister. He served in the U.S. Air Force from June 19, 1957 until June 18, 1963 when he received an honorable discharge. He enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball and he loved to fish.
Surviving are daughters: Tracy A. (Jeffery) Stayback of Rolling Prairie, Carrie (Samuel) Walker of LaPorte; sons: Robert L. (Julia) Rhine of Cincinnati, OH., and Jon A. Rhine of Gatlinburg, TN.; grandchildren: Ashley Duerr of Kennesaw, GA., Arianna Rhine, Jacey Rhine & Avarie Rhine of Cincinnati, OH., Kylee & Kaleb Walker of LaPorte; brothers: Kenneth H., Gerald E. & David A. Rhine all of Lima, OH., Paul M. Rhine of Waldo, OH.; sisters: Wanda (Rhine) Ickes of Fort Recovery, OH., and Rose (Rhine) Snyder of Leipsic, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Jacqueline R. Rhine; daughter: Christina M. Duerr; brothers: Richard and Walter Rhine.
A Celebration of Life Service with full Military Honors will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Cutler Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Father Ian Williams officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 3:00 PM until the time of service on Thursday at Cutler Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 130 Bach St, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Please leave condolences online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.