Romuald Joseph Hinkens

Male 1934 - 2009  (75 years)


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  • Name Romuald Joseph Hinkens 
    Born 06 Oct 1934  Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1952  St John High School, Little Chute Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 08 Oct 2009  Fremont, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I10253  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 8 Oct 2009 

    Father Joseph Anton Hinkens,   b. 18 Dec 1889, St Paul, Ramsey Co, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Feb 1973, Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Helen Marie Verstegen,   b. 02 May 1912, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 18 Aug 1931  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F8709  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Claire Heckel 
    Married 16 Apr 1955  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. David Paul Hinkens
     2. Douglas Joseph Hinkens
     3. Diane Helen Hinkens
     4. Deborah Jean Hinkens
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F3416  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    St John High School Yearbook 1952
    St John High School Yearbook 1952

  • Notes 
    • October 9, 2009

      Hinkens, Romy J.

      Romy J. Hinkens, age 75, of Fremont, died on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1934, in Little Chute, Wisconsin, the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Verstegen) Hinkens. On April 16, 1955, Romy married Mary Heckel in Appleton. Romy was employed by the Appleton School System for 15 years before retiring. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega. Romy served as a Boy Scout Scoutmaster for Troop 105 in Freedom for many years. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing, and was also an RV enthusiast, and enjoyed watching many sports. Romy also enjoyed spending time with his family in Neillsville.

      Romy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; his children: Dave (Kari), Freedom; Doug (Christy) Wausau; Diane Baumgart (special friend, Jack), Hortonville; Debbie (Bob) Lauer, Hortonville; 11 grandchildren: Kristen, Kimberly, Keri, Kassidy, Craig, Penny, Michael, Tina, Robert, Amanda and Holly; 10 great-grandchildren: Cody, Thyra, Amya, Annaliese, Alana, Rylan, Aidan, Jyllian, Addison and Issabella; two sisters: Beata (Richard) Hahn, Little Chute; Bonnie (Don) Thews, Menasha; a brother, Daryl (Barb) Hinkens, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Ginny Hinkens, Appleton; three stepbrothers: Flloyd (June) Miller, Merlin Miller and Norman Miller.

      Romy was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse Baumgart; a brother, J. Duane Hinkens; his stepfather, Barney Miller; three half-sisters: Grace VanBeek, Bernice Zwiers and Cynthia LeClere, and a half-brother, Raymond Hinkens.

      Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 105 N. Lincoln St., Weyauwega. Father Bert Samsa, OFM, Cap. will officiate. Entombment will be held in Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. Friends may call on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. at the Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont. Visitation will also be held on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

      Romy's family would like to extend a special Thank you to the Vince Lombardi Clinic, Oshkosh and Aurora Hospice, especially Johanna, for all of the wonderful care and support during this time.

      Lewin Funeral Home
      210 Main St.
      Fremont, WI 54940
      920-446-2288
      www.lewinfuneralhome.com