Robert E. Hinz

Robert E. “Bob” Hinz, 83, of Paw Paw, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 P.M. Sunday, July 19 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Adam Bohland officiating. Graveside Military Rites will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Monday at North Shore Memory Gardens by Stevensville American Legion Post #568. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to Zion Ev. United Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Those wishing to sign Bob’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Bob was born June 15, 1937 in St. Joseph to Edward & Josephine (Kamber) Hinz. In his youth, bob enjoyed spending time at the family cottage on Paw Paw Lake, fishing and waterskiing. He graduated from St. Joseph High School, Class of 1955, and enrolled in the United States Navy, serving for two years. On July 8, 1961, he married the former Melissa Ann Sundblad in St. Joseph, just celebrating fifty-nine years of marriage. Bob was a hard worker, and had many jobs including Modern Plastics, Dynac, and finally retiring from Auto Specialties Co. in St. Joseph. He had a special passion for cars, and had many through the years. Along with his German Heritage, he enjoyed Polka music & Polka dancing. Bob enjoyed traveling and camping on family vacations when his children were younger. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and just a good, hardworking man. He enjoyed walking, watching sports, fishing, flea markets, and an occasional instant lottery ticket. He was always willing to help someone in need and truly enjoyed talking in the company of others. Bob is survived by his loving wife Melissa; his children-Julie (Mark) Frazee of St. Joseph, Cheryl Hinz & Robin Hinz, both of Watervliet, Michael Hinz of Battle Creek; three grandchildren-Dr. Joseph “Joey” (Fiancee Kasia Krzycka) Frazee of Indianapolis, Kelly Frazee of Grand Rapids, Levi (Brandi) Hinz of Watervliet; four great-grandchildren; three brothers-David (Mary Ann) Hinz of St. Joseph, Edward F. Hinz, Jr. of Tampa, FL, John Hinz of Cedar Springs, MI; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.