Peter Robert Rinner
February 20, 1975 - March 1, 1999

God must have needed an angel
With eyes so bright and blue,
To help, to guide, and to smile
Upon each of you.

So he took your “Turtle”
Though he knew how much you cared.
That was always evident
In the things you and Pete shared.

Now when you see a sunbeam,
Know that God sent it your way.
May it remind you of Pete’s smile,
Which could brighten any day.

And when the day is gloomy,
With grey skies and raindrops ~ many or few,
Remember Pete’s twinkling eyes
And let the raindrops wash away the blue.

When your heart is almost heavy
And you don’t think you can go on,
Remember Pete’s zest for life
May that always make you strong.

This poem was written by a dear family friend at the time of Pete’s death.
1999