Martin L. Hinz

 Hinz, Martin Louis passed away at the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN on 11/24/22 at age 93. Born at home by Little Twin Lakes in Elk River, MN. Graduating class of 1946 at Elk River High School. Martin was in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, serving 6 months in the 21st Infantry Regiment, Company K at the 38th parallel as a frontline gunner in the Korean War. Married (Zoe) Darlene Holmes, after the war, on 2/28/53. Worked at Federal Cartridge for 35 ½ years as a shotshell ballistics technician. Martin will be remembered as an avid fisher, hunter, trapper, and gardener. Preceded in death by parents, Louis Hinz and Louise (Kastendick); wife, Z. Darlene (Holmes); son, Roger Hinz; brother, Donald Hinz and sister, Luella Hustad. Survived by son, Martin (Becky) Hinz; daughter, Linda (Mitch) Wersal and eight loving grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Those who wish to remember Martin may make gifts in his memory to the Silver Bay Veterans Home, 56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614. Funeral service Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11 AM St. John Lutheran Church 9231 Viking Blvd. Elk River, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment St. John Cemetery.  Arr. Dare’s Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

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