Carl Raymond Rhiner
June 04, 2020
Carl Rhiner, 79, passed away June 4, 2020 after a tragic accident at home. Carl loved his wife and family and absolutely doted on his grandchildren. He enjoyed keeping busy, traveling, riding his motorcycle and having Friday night beers with his buddies. Family cruises began with Carl gathering everyone with his call of “Head ‘em up.” He owned and ran several successful plumbing companies and was an accomplished pilot and member of the EAA.
Carl is survived by his wife, Claudia Rhiner; children, Chris Rhiner (Teresa Brewer), Julie (Bruce) Thompson, Steve (Kari) Rhiner, Tony (Sindi) Day and Casey Day (Natalie Werst); and 8 dearly loved grandchildren.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Linda Young
06/10/2020
Claudia: May your wonderful memories of Carl help to comfort you during these difficult months & days!! I understand your grief!!! Sending my love & my thoughts & prayers!!! God Bless!!!
Karen Wollinka
06/07/2020
My sincere condolences to you Julie & your family and all who knew Carl. He was a very kind, funny man as i remember. May all the great memories of your dad help you threw this sad time!