After a life of love and quiet grace, John Wilbur Cink, 87, has passed.
Below, the family shares some of what made his life meaningful.
John entered this world in 1933 — the start of a journey that would span 88 years.
John spent his working life as ['custodian at several elementary schools'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
Some answer a call. John was one of them.
John Cink, 87 of Parker died on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD. Graveside services will be at 2:00pm Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Christina's Catholic Cemetery in Parker. A memorial mass will be held for John with family and friends at a later date. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. John Wilbur Cink was born on August 31, 1933 on a farm northwest of Parker to George and Ruby (Douty) Cink. He attended Parker Elementary and Country School #17, graduating from Parker High School in 1951. He enlisted in the US Army, having served overseas in Germany. After returning home from the Army he attended Nettleton Business College for a year. After farming for several years, he hauled gravel for Rechnagel Construction, did carpentry work with Fogelman Construction and then moved to Bridgewater where he was the custodian at the Diamond Care Center. After moving to Sioux Falls he worked as a custodian at several elementary schools. While living in Parker he was very willing to help with many projects at St. Christina's Church, rectory and cemetery. When growing up it seems, he was quite active and daring according to his brothers and sisters. He was one of the highlights of the families (nieces and nephews) coming back to the farm to visit, with jokes, stories and teasing. He had a big heart and loved to laugh and play cards, visit with everyone young and old and he prayed every day for his family, old friends and classmates. Grateful for having shared his life are 2 sisters, Margaret Bohner, Petaluma, CA and Mary Miller, Parker, SD; 2 brothers, Derald and Alvin Cink, both of Sioux Falls; and sisters in law, Deloris Cink, Marion, SD and Dorene Cink, Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and their wives, Don and Mildred, and Ray and Karen, a brother Gordon, sister in law Janice Cink, brothers in law, Earl Bohner and Dale Miller, an infant brother, a nephew Philip, and a great niece Julie.
