Floyd “Hank” William Hinrichsen, age 82 of North Platte, passed away December 28, 2012 at his home.
Hank was born March 9, 1930 in Overton, NE to Walter and Anna (Hemstrom) Hinrichsen. He grew up in Overton and then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. From August 1951 to April 1953 he served in the Army, including 16 months in Korea. He came home and returned to work for the Union Pacific. He married Margery Lewis, the love of his life, on May 16, 1954. He retired from the railroad in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, waterskiing and his family, especially his grandchildren.
Hank is survived by his wife Margery; daughter Kim Hinrichsen of North Platte, son Keith (Cathy) Hinrichsen of North Platte; grandhildren Gregory (Pricilla) Vega, Nicole Vega, Alexis and Alex Hinrichsen; great grandchildren Taysen and Emma Vega; siblings Wilmer Hinrichsen of Elm Creek, Dean Hinrichsen of Overton, Ray (Mary Jane) Hinrichsen of Grand Island, Jay (Deliah) Hinrichsen of Kearney, Delores (Louie) Roper of Sargent, Phyllis (Norm) Richardson of Elm Creek, and Lucile (George) Moore of Overton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial has been established to the Nebraska Children’s Home and on line condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be Monday December 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Adams & Swanson Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Doug Delp officiating. Burial will follow at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday December 29 & 30, from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.