William Wells Rhinehart April 15, 1950 – September 23, 2020 William Wells Rhinehart 70, of Pilot Rock died September 23, 2020 at his home. William was born April, 15, 1950 in Ukiah, Oregon to Forrest and Susan Rhinehart. He attended grade school in Ukiah and Pendleton and Pendleton High school. William drove truck all his life many years he spent driving cattle truck and then logging truck. He enjoyed hunting, being in the mountains and enjoying the outdoors. William also enjoyed wild horse racing and won many belt buckles around the North West, but proudest moment was winning a belt buckle at the 1981 Pendleton Roundup. William volunteered for many years at the Pendleton Roundup. William is survived by his daughter Rhonda Cummings of Hermiston. Children that were important in his life Shawn Karren, and Michelle Bowden. His brothers Forrest Rhinehart Jr., Philip Rhinehart, Steven Rhinehart and sister Susan Grieb, also three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Forrest and “Millie” Rhinehart and half-sister Barbara Johnson. Celebration of Life will be held Satuarday, October 3, 2020 at 10:00 am at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton
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