A passionate and caring lady who deeply appreciated family, friends, wildlife, art, and travel, Wanda Louise Rinacke, age 83, passed away peacefully in Independence on March 9, 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your kind donation to the Six Mile Cemetery Association c/o John Riley 3103 N. Miller Drive Independence, MO 60458.

Wanda was born on February 11, 1939, to Elmer and Juanita Williams (née Manning) of Carlisle, TX.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harry Lyle Rinacke, Sr. (2019), a U.S. Army veteran, and son, Harry Lyle Rinacke, Jr. (2017), a U.S. Air Force veteran of 23 years.

Wanda is survived by her sister Ginger, Trinity, TX; daughter Deborah, Independence; grandson Levi, Oklahoma City; and loving in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time friends. Wanda was a member of the First United Methodist Church (Atherton). Wanda leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of so many. She is deeply loved and will never be forgotten.

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO