Russell J. Hinkel Sr.

HINKEL, HUSE, TROENDLE, DARROW, CASE, DRAKE, WALL, WERNING, PRIBYL

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 6/6/2011 at 11:51:40

Russell J. Hinkel Sr., 64, died at his home on Saturday, June 4, 2011. According to his wishes, Russ donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. A Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, June 8th in the South Pavilion of Sugar Bottom Campground. Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
Russ was born on May 5, 1947 in Waterloo, IA, the son of John and Ruth (Huse) Hinkel. Following high school, Russ served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1971, serving one tour during the Vietnam War. For many years, Russ worked as an Electrical Assembler at Evergreen Packaging (formerly Cherry Burrell) until his retirement in 2005. Most recently, Russell and his wife Barb enjoyed being custodians at Sugar Bottom Campground.
Russ enjoyed family gatherings and being the “official” fire starter for cookouts. He was an avid Cubs fan, missing very few televised games. Throughout the years, Russ also enjoyed dancing, card playing, bowling, camping, fishing and traveling. Russ and Barb took many trips to the West Coast to visit family.
Russ is survived by his wife Barbara, his mother Ruth, three sons John Hinkel, Danny Hinkel and Trevor (Jolleen) Hinkel, a daughter Trudy (Chad) Troendle, two step-sons Gary Darrow and Aaron (Yalisha) Case, and two step-daughters Theresa (Stephen) Drake and Denise Wall. Russ is also survived by his brother Gary, two sisters Tammy (Vernon) Werning and Kathy Pribyl, 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father John Hinkel and his brother James Hinkel.
Russ touched many lives with his humor and kindness. He will be greatly missed.