Rich Fink was born on July 4, 1954, and he flew into the arms of Jesus on June 8, 2022. In life and in death Rich was surrounded by his family: his wife Denise, and their children Katie (DJ) Brown, Daniel (Annika) Fink, James (Madison) Fink, Molly (Austin) Tatum.  He was loved by his grandchildren; Troy and Tyler Fink, Danny, Hannah and Aubrey Brown. He will also be missed by his brothers Ron (Evelyn) and Marty (Mary).  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill.

Rich grew up in Southern California where he developed a love of the sun, sand and waves. He graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in geology, and then followed his older brothers Ron and Marty to Alaska in 1976 where he met Denise. In 1977 Rich moved to Nevada where he earned Master's degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Rich and Denise were married on July 22, 1978.  They enjoyed several years in the Reno-Tahoe area before moving to Fresno in 1990. Rich was employed by Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group as a Principal Environmental Specialist.  He spent his career facilitating the cleanup of contaminated environmental sites in both California and Nevada.

Rich loved all things outdoors. He spent summers water skiing on Millerton Lake, fishing, sightseeing in Yosemite, bodysurfing at the beach or grilling tri-tip and burgers in the back yard by the pool. In the winter he loved to hit the slopes at China Peak with friends and family, although not many could keep up with him. Later in life he enjoyed riding his Harley through the nearby hills and mountains, stopping for a burger and shake whenever possible. Sharing these activities with his family, kids and grandkids was his favorite hobby.

Rich rarely met a home project that he could not tackle. He would often be found in the garage or yard tinkering with a project or fixing something that others would have replaced. He was always ready to pack up some tools and help anyone who needed a hand.

Rich was an example of selflessness who put the needs of others before his own. Whether it was waking up early to be sure that the coffee was made, or answering the call from a friend with a flat tire, Rich could always be counted on to lend a hand.  He was proud to have passed this servant's heart to his kids and regularly bragged about being the dad of a social worker, a police officer, a US Marine, and a school counselor.

Rich loved the Lord and never missed an opportunity to share his faith with anyone who would listen. His amazing testimony of faith, courage, and love of God inspired many and encouraged those going through difficult times. That faith carried him through to his final days during which he expressed peace, contentment, and gratitude. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Fresno, CA, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM.   Contributions in Rich's memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1540 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721.