Alice J. Rink – age 75, of Rolfe, passed away at her home in Rolfe, Iowa on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Alice Jacqueline Martin was born on November 25, 1946, in Tallahassee, Florida. Alice was the oldest daughter of Irvin and Lillian (Barwick) Martin. Alice graduated from Dougherty High School in Albany, Georgia in 1965, going on to attend Albany Community College. During this time, Alice met Francis Rink at the local USO. Alice and Francis were united in marriage July 15, 1966 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Albany, Georgia. The couple made their home in Albany, Georgia, having two children. As her family grew Alice worked at the hospital in Accounting, going on to be a personal banker for a local bank before transferring to Atlanta, Georgia. Then in 1993 the family moved to Iowa making Rolfe their home.

Alice was a member of the Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church. Alice was active in marriage encounter for many years with Francis while living in Albany. She also worked with ALSAC to raise money for St Jude Hospital. Alice loved sewing, making her children's clothes when they were little, then as they grew, Alice made Cabbage Patch and Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls for Christmas gifts. Alice was very creative. She also enjoyed doing Artex Fabric Embroidery, calligraphy, and making Jewelry.

Alice is survived by her husband of 56 years Francis; daughter, Eleanor (Jeff) Fankhauser of Renwick, IA and son, Michael (Leslie) Rink of Loganville, GA; grandchildren, Dewayne (Lindsey) Rink, Alexandra and Alycia Fankhauser; three great-grandchildren, Levi, Lenox and soon to be baby Nora.

Alice is also survived by sister, Donna (Martin) Hicks; niece, Dee Hicks, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her infant son, Shawn Patrick Rink, and parents Irvin and Lillian Martin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Alice's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital.