Paul "Lindy" Lindahl, 82, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-62. DMACC. Married Mary Wolfgram in Ames in 1977. He was a machinist for John Deere until retirement in 1996. While at Deere, he was active in UAW Local 450 in various positions. He also owned Lindy's Guns, where he made friends with every law enforcement officer and gun enthusiast in town. That business was sold in 2022. Paul participated in Za-Ga-Shriners, Mount Olive Lodge 79 and enjoyed cars, building engines, flipping cars of all types, just driving around and watching races at the Boone Speedway. He loved his '57 Chevy Corvette. Close to his mom, he would call her every night and enjoy a special supper with her each Wednesday. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary, of Boone and a daughter, Heather Cross. Several Boone in-laws, including, Louis and Kathy Wolfgram, Teresa Wilcox and Maynard Melchert. also survive. Services in Boone.
Myron Eugene Rinker, 88, Rippey. Born in Jefferson. Raised on a farm south of Beaver. Grand Junction HS-55. Eight year Boone National Guard vet. Married Maralynn in 1956 and the couple moved to Boone. Myron took a job with First National Bank of Rippey in 1960 and worked in banking and insurance for 38 years. He was a bass drummer, sang in vocal groups and participated in the Boone County Fair. A long time member of the Rippey Lions Club, the Rinker family was active in the Beaver Baptist Country Church where Myron often played the piano. In 1993, the Rinkers bought a small cabin at Okoboji and spent the next 25 years splitting time between the cabin and Rippey. Both Myron and Maralynn retired in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Maralynn, a daughter and a son. Services in Rippey.
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