"The Riedel family sends our deepest sympathy and our prayers."
In loving memory of
Garth Clark Hinrichs
May 31, 1936 - November 23, 2017
Victor- Garth Clark Hinrichs was born May 31, 1936, near Williamsburg, the son of Clark Carl and Beata (Voigtman) Hinrichs. He attended St. John Lutheran school, graduated from Deep River High School in 1954, and attended Iowa State University. He farmed, was a carpenter, worked at Amana Refrigeration, and Kinze Manufacturing until retiring in 2001. On May 31, 1956, Garth was united in marriage to Judith Ann Downey at Sigourney United Methodist Church. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church were he served as an elder and trustee, he also was the St. John Cemetery sexton, a 4-H leader, a member of Deep River Saddle Club and Men's Club. Garth enjoyed traveling, camping, mushroom hunting, fishing, deer hunting and spending time with friends and family. Garth passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Grinnell Health Care Center at the age of 81 years.
Garth is survived by his wife Judith of Victor; 4 children: Cathyrn Chevalier of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Christine (Ernest) Scheidemann of Naples, Florida; Brian (Lisa) Hinrichs of Guernsey and Bradley (Rita) Hinrichs of Victor, 11 grandchildren: Jerica Deitrick, Chad Hinrichs, Jessica, Hinrichs, Faith Hinrichs, Sarah (Garrett) Black, Cassie Behm, Sydney Behm, Grant (Baylea) Hinrichs, Garrett (Bri Gerard) Hinrichs, Silver (Dustin) Treece and Alyssa Scheidemann and 6 great grandchildren; two sisters: Lona Bell of Orlando, Florida and Patricia Morrow of Victor. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandsons: Slater Hinrichs, Michael Scheidemann and Axsel Treece, two brothers-in-law: Al Bell and Larry Morrow.
Celebration Of Life Service will be 1:30 pm Sunday, November 26, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church near Victor. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor Stuart Rethwisch will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established. The Powell Funeral Home is caring for Garth and his family. Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"The Riedel family sends our deepest sympathy and our prayers. "
" Tribute To My Father Father, why must you work so hard? Daughter, So you will be strong and enduring. Father, why must you search for knowledge and truth? Daughter. so you will learn to be wise and enduring. Father, Why must you suffer such pain and agony? Daughter, so your heart is full of compassion to forgive. Father, Why do you sacrifice all you could have? Daughter, so that you care for and protect the ones you love. Father, Why do you love me? Daughter, Because you are worthy. No one knows the fears, the pains, the burdens, the sacrifices you made. But i do. No one knows his honor, his loyalty, his wisdom, his strength of will, his unconditional love. But i do. You were a father who sacrificed for his children, because you were honorable, you gave even when you were tired without any expectations, without a thank you or a please. You bled for us because you loved us unconditionally. You still looked for truth even when others the decision was made. Your God given strength of will kept you on your path of purpose. In my eyes, no man can compare to my fathers love and loyalty to his children. Father, with all my heart and with all my soul, I pray for the Lord to bless you now, by freeing you from this world that you have served him so faithfully. I know i will see you in glory, raised up by our Lord, who has prepared your place of peace and honor in one of his many mansions filled with unlimited beauty and joy. I love you Father. -Cathyrn "
"Praying for your family! I felt honored to have met Garth when I came to visit Iowa for the first time. Rest in Peace. "