Monte Rink Obituary (1966 - 2021) - Bloomington, Illinois

Monte Rink, 55, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:39 p.m., Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal IL. Monte was born March 14, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Marty Rink Sr, Bloomington, and the late Anita Olson Rink. He married Jillyn Hood on April 4, 1998. She survives along with their three children, Macy, Nolan, and Sam; three siblings, Marty (Julie Weber) Rink Jr of Park Ridge, Mindy (Steve) May of Palatine, and Mitch (Kristi Hood) Rink of Bloomington; his parents-in-law, Wally and Jan Hood of Normal; brothers and sisters-in-law Brian (Sarah) Hood, Jaclyn Hood (Rohan Reddy), and Ben Hood; 5 nieces (Dani, Kendall, Emmie, Francie, and Ellie) and 4 nephews (Jake, James, Jack, and James). Monte graduated from Bloomington High School where he was active in swimming, football, and intramurals, and remained a lifelong Raiders fan. He received his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University. Monte had various careers throughout his life that all focused on serving others. His final years were spent as a Senior Account Executive for Benefit Planning Associates, meeting the insurance needs within the community. Monte was greatly invested in enriching the lives of children - his own and others that he considered his own. With his kids, there was rarely an event that he missed. Outside of family time, he dedicated his talents to coaching other athletes in multiple sports, some of which he had never played. Many kids experienced Coach Mondo's positive influence in basketball, Bloomington Cardinals junior football, flag football, soccer, and Central Catholic volleyball. He will be remembered for how many kids he inspired, through his guidance and love, to be the best version of themselves and to always have fun. Monte collected many friends from all aspects of his life. It was amazing to watch how engaged he was in everyone's life. He was the cruise director planning all holidays and vacations, and the host with the most - always making sure you had a fresh drink in your hand. Monte had a nickname for almost everyone. He was the guy you called when you needed...anything. He'd say, "I got a guy for that". There was also the "Mondo way" to do whatever it was...cooking, raking leaves, painting, applying sunscreen, eating a hot dog (with peanut butter...for real). He was our protector, cheerleader, and chief troublemaker. Monte leaves a great legacy of loyalty, tenacity, and love to his wife and children. We will miss him dearly. Mondo's Big Ass Bash will be held at The Station Saloon in Bloomington from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 30th. A private family interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Memorials may be directed to Mondo's Family Memorial Trust to support his children's education c/o First State Bank, 204 N. Prospect Road, Bloomington, IL 61704. We love you forever Mondo!