John Richard Schrink

John Richard Schrink, age 70, of Gautier, was born June 27, 1938 in Redland, CA and died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was preceded in death his parents, John Joseph Schrink, Robbie Lou Williams-Rinker, and Vivian Schrink Depue; a son, Richard Scott Schrink, and a grandson, Nicholas Dale Kemp. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara J. Schrink; daughter, Susan Holland Rainey (Mrs. Robert H. Rainey, Jr.), of Arlington, VA; son, John Steven Devron, of Canoga Park, CA; and daughter, Lisa Schrink McCusker (Mrs. John L. McCusker) of Gautier. His beloved grandchildren are Virginia Corinne Kemp, Madeline Holland Rainey, John-Micheal A. McCusker, and Aidan Joseph McCusker. John graduated from Northrop Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked for Space General and AeroJet General in Rocketry research in the 1960's, and holds a patent for development of a seal used on hydrofoil boats. Johh moved to the MS Gulf Coast in 1971, working at Ingalls Shipbuilding in quality assurance, the program office and engineering and retired as a senior engineering specialist in 2002. John served as president of Toastmasters International in Los Angeles and Chairman of the Board of Gautier Utiltity District. He was a member of the American Society of Naval Archietects. John was instrumental in the formation of the Jackson County Sheriff's Flotilla dive/rescue team and was an active scuba diver and dive master of more than 35 years. He was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Gautier, where he served faithfully as Chairman of the Administrative Council, member of the Board of Trustees and Sunday School Superintendent. A devoted Husband, Father, and Friend to many, John loved boating, making model airplanes, and spending time with his family and his church. His love of motocycles led him to become a charter member of God's Gulf Riders, and the local chapter of the Christian Motorcylists Associaton. He brought laughter and comfort to countless patients and staff with his volunteer work with the Ocean Springs Hospital Auxillary, where he was fondly known as one of the "goofy hat guys". He woke each morning determined to share a smile with everyone who crossed his path and lend a hand to those in need. A visitation will be held 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21st at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22nd at First United Methodist Church of Gautier. Services will be Conducted by the Rev. M.L. McCormick, the Rev. Ron Stanley, and the Rev. James Slater. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Garden of the Cross, Highway 90, Ocean Springs, MS. Pallbearers will be Mr. Ronald Ballow, Mr. Charles Pinion, Jr., Mr. Shane Mixon, Mr. Larry Teesdale, Mr. Ken Arseneaux, Mr. Denny Engle. Honorary pallberars will be Mr. Bernie Phillips, Mr. Dewey Murren, and the members of the Friendship Sunday School Class, Gautier First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Building Fund of Gautier First United Methodist Church (2717 Highway 90, Gauiter, MS 39553) or the National Kidney Foundation, Inc. (30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016). Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS.

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John Richard Schrink

June 27, 1938 - April 19, 2009