Richard “Dick” Louis Hinke, 79, of Sheldon, town of Ruby, died suddenly on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence.

Dick was born June 18, 1943 in Cadott, the son of Bernard and Beatrice (Harm) Hinke.

On September 26, 1964, Dick married Darlene Hillmer at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN. He was the father of 2 children; Lynne Marie in November of 1965-of November 1992, and Joseph Richard in August of 1969. Dick spent time as a police officer in Beloit, WI before moving home to Jim Falls, where he built and operated The Old Barn Lodge for nearly a decade. He spent most of his working life as a long haul truck driver. After retiring from Consolidated Freightways in 2002, Dick and Darlene built their dream home in the country. He loved to entertain and spent his time playing his accordion at nursing homes across central Wisconsin.  

Richard is survived by one son, Joseph (Kathryn) of Duluth, MN; one brother, Steve (Monica) Hinke of Reedsburg; one sister, Linda (Tom) Ehlers of Ridgedale, Missouri; sister-in-law, Diane Hinke of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene on April 11, 2021; daughter, Lynne Hinke in November of 1992; parents, Bernard & Beatrice; brothers, Tom and Larry Hinke, and sister, Mary Ann (Schneider) Hinke.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Anthony’s in Drywood. Rev. Eric Linzmaier will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery immediately following the service.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, January 6 at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls and from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. A celebration of Dick's life will be held at The Old Barn Lodge after the service. 

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Richard L. Hinke were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7 at St. Anthony’s Church in Drywood.

Rev. Eric Linzmaier was celebrant of the funeral Mass and officiated at the prayers of interment in the church cemetery.

Music during the Mass was provided by Rich Peterlik. Readings were given by Themba Hinke. Gift bearers were Faustina and Lydia Bell. An accordion song was played by Hans Hinke at the cemetery.

Casket bearers were Daniel, Darren, Hans, Jay, Jonathon Shawn and Themba Hinke.