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Robert Rintoul

Alton |

Robert L Rintoul passed away early Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017. Robert was 85 years old. He left behind, his wife of over 50 years, Geraldine Rintoul. Robert had four children; Michael (Jeanne) Rintoul, Kim (Leo) Norman, Richard (Lara Pevzner) Rintoul, and Christopher Rintoul. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Robert was a veteran for the US Navy in the Korean War and worked as an accountant in Alton for over 40 years. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very proud of his family. He grew up in Wood River, Illinois and moved his family to Alton over 40 years ago. He put himself through school after his war experience and built his own accounting business in Alton where he and Geraldine worked together.

Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed going to Nautilus Fitness Center. Robert’s family will be honoring his memory at Gent Funeral Home for a memorial service on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Visitation will start at 1:00 pm and service will begin at 3:00 pm. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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