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John Hinkley

Weston, Wisconsin

Age 61

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John R. Hinkley, 61, Park Falls, passed away on April 26, 2012. John graduated from UW-Green Bay in 1973 with a degree in Music Education. He taught instrumental music in Hilbert, WI from 1973-1985 and continued his career in Park Falls, WI as the High School band director from 1985-2006. His...

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Dear Faye and Family,
We were so sorry to hear John passed away. We'll remember John as a great, fun-loving co-worker who loved his music and his bands, and are so happy we got to reminisce with him when he was in Hilbert last June.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Jeff and Kathy Deeley

our condolences to the Hinkley family from the Jim Meyers family of Hilbert,Wi. He taught all of our six children their music and we all honore him and knew he was a great teacher! Lisa enjoyed seeing John last fall and shared her meeting with him.

Thank you Mr. Hinkley for making the band room the most comfortable place to be in high school.

Mr Hinkley you were one of a kind. Admired by many. I will never forget ALL of the homecoming performances, concerts, small talks, hanging out in the band room during study hall and lunch. Wished we could have met up this last go around when you were here in Fl. we take for granted that there is always next time. I will always cherish the work we did together putting on fundraisers for the band, and establishing the lettering program in the music dept. "Sports have it why don't we." We...

Mr. Hinkley was one of the greatest! He not only touched our lives with his wonderful teaching talent but was a great person and truly cared about the students he was teaching. He will be missed and never be forgotten! My prayers sent to the Hinkley famiy!

There is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Hinkley left a mark on many people in our small town of Park Falls. For that, we thank you and because of that he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace!

I remember talking to Mr. Hinkley during my senior year of high school, it was one of the only times I ever skipped class but it was worth it because I had never really gotten to talk to him in awhile. The one thing that sticks out from our conversation was when he told me that when I was in 5th grade he saw that "I was smarter than I wanted people to know"; he said "I pushed you because I knew a day like this would come and you would be able to fully appreciate what I did for you". It's...

I was so lucky to have Mr. Hinkley be apart of my life for so many years. I have so many fond memories of band/marching trips, concerts, field shows, and the many practices which included before, during, and after school, and all summer. He made it fun, and there was never a dull moment. That is how wonderfully dedicated he was to us as students and to the band program. Mr. Hinkley, I miss you and I wish I had the chance to tell you about my son Noah who is in his 2nd year of band, and who...