Richard “Dick” Louis Hinke

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

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

He married Darlene Hillmer Sept. 26, 1964, at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the father of two children: Lynne Marie, Nov. 1965-92, and Joseph Richard, August of 1969.

Dick spent time as a police officer in Beloit, 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.

Dick loved to entertain and spent his time playing his accordion at nursing homes across central Wisconsin.

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

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

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. Anthony’s Church in Drywood. The Rev. Eric Linzmaier will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery, immediately following the service.

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

Family and friends may express condolences online at horanfuneralhome.com.