Rinzie Garman Jr

Rinzie Garman Jr., 68, of Aurora died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Essentia Health-Virginia.

Rinzie was born April 2, 1953, to Rinzie Sr. and Isabel (Glover) Garman in Brainerd, Minn. He grew up on a farm in Embarrass, Minn., and graduated from Babbitt High School in 1971. He was united in marriage to Marie Forsberg on May 10, 1975. The couple made their home in Aurora where they raised two daughters.

Rinzie worked hard to provide for his family, most notably, working in the mining, construction, trucking, and logging industries in the area. He was well known in the area and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting with friends and neighbors, always willing to lend a hand. Rinzie will be remembered as a friendly, loving and helpful husband, father, friend, and neighbor.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marie; daughters, Melissa Rickman of Mt. Iron, and Heidi Garman of Aurora; and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gordon and Wayne Garman; and nephew, Pete Garman.

A memorial service at United Methodist Church will be held in the spring.