"May God be with you all during this time of grief. Chuck always had a smile for us. We will miss him, but we are glad he is no longer suffering.God Bless!"
In loving memory of
CHARLES LEO HINEN
January 2, 1940 - August 2, 2009
Charles Leo Hinen, age 69, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his rural Columbia City home. Born on January 2, 1940 in Whitley County, IN, he was the son of Edward J. and Luella R. (Thomas) Hinen.He graduated from Jefferson Center High School, Jefferson Township, Whitley County, IN. On July 19, 1991 he married Joann Mertes-Schenkel at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Arcola, IN. A lifetime farmer living on the Hinen Family Farm for the past 69 years, he formerly worked at General Electric, Fruehauf Trailers and W & W Concrete, Inc. all in Fort Wayne, IN. A life time member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, his other memberships included 4-H Key Club in 1958, 12 years as a 4-H Club member, 7 years as a Jr. Leader, 4 years FFA and Chapter Star Farmer, 8 years with the County Council, 15 years as a Jefferson Township Advisory Board member, 11 years with Farmers Mutual, 18 years as a member of Eagles Lodge #1906 and 4 years on the Raber Co-operative Board.Survivors include his wife, Joann Hinen of Columbia City; step-daughters, Cindy (Jeff) Hinen, Karen (Bruce) Trabert, Sally (Mike) Hinen all of Columbia City, and Jill (Allen) Seely of Fort Wayne; sisters, Rosina (Carl) Harber, Loretta (Tom) Strack, Judith Hinen all of Columbia City and Rita (Richard) Ropp of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Kathleen Hinen of Columbia City; and 8 step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin and Jennifer Hinen, Alex and Eric Seely, Erin and Leonie Trabert, and Brandan Hinen; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Maurice Hinen, twin brothers, Edwin & Elwin Hinen, nephews, Douglas and Peter Hinen. Visitation is Wednesday, August 5, 2009 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. with Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Mass of Christian burial is at 10:30 a.m. with one hour of calling prior to service on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Road, Arcola, with Father Cyril Fernandes officiating. Committal service will follow at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Mr. Hinen's memory to St. Patrick's Catholic Church Masses or Parkview Whitley Home Health and Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.
Tributes
"Hinen Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathy.Bill & Laura "
"To the family of Chuck Hinen....My thoughts and prayers are with you. I use to work at Crossroads when Brady & Jean owned it. Chuck was a frequent customer along with the other farmers. One day a table of Amish left and there was manure on the table legs. Before I could get it cleaned off Chuck came in and sat at that table. I teased him about bringing in the stuff. He didn't find it too funny, even after I told him I knew it wasn't him and I was just teasing. He always did have the cleanest tractors around. Cherish your memories of chuck and keep them in your hearts and he will always be around."
"We were sorry to hear about Chuck. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in God's care now."Perhaps, they are not stars in the sky, but ratheropenings where our loved ones shine down to let us knowthey are happy."-- Eskimo legendLove,Denise, Tim and Avery"
"Prayers and thought are with all the family.G od is with you at this very sad time take care and love to all Bonnie"
"To Mrs. Hinen and family...My husband Jack Morgan, and Chuck spent some quality time at Lutheran in Chemo together...Jack passed away May 26, I know how hard this is to accept. Keep your faith and God will guide you through. Chuck was a very soft spoken gentleman and will be missed. May God bless you and your family."
"Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. nancy butcher shopteese"
"We were saddened to hear of Uncle Chuck's death, yet in some ways relieved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Joann, and everyone else. It is in times like these that we wish we lived much closer."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Chuck will be missed by many. Joe and Deb Hinen"
"Hinen Family:Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Our sincere sympathy,Jane & Jack Helton"
"To the family, Chuck was my friend and I will miss him, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers."
"My heart remembers the many kindnesses of Mr Hinen in my childhood years. My heart and prayers are now with the family."
"To the Hinen family,Many years have come and gone - but I often think of all of you. Please accept our sympathy on the loss of Chuck. I went to school with him at St. Patrick's, Arcola, and I remember those days well. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and we know the Good Lord will support you in this time of sorrow."
"To the Entire Hinen Family;May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "
"THE SADNESS OF THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE IS FELT BY MANYMAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR SADNESS BE A COMFORT TO YOUOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUROSE AND JANET HURD"