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Snap Hintzke Obituary

Hintzke, John "Snap" P.

John "Snap" Hintzke, age 66, New London, died on Monday, February 11, 2013. Snap was born on July 10, 1946, in New London son of John and Elaine (Knapp) Hintzke. On June 28, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sharon Van Straten in New London. He owned and operated Hintzke Well Drilling in New London for many years. Snap enjoyed hobby farming, shack hopping during the hunting season, and watching westerns and war movies. He served his country as a field medic in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; father John, New London; three sons: J.J. (Wendy) Hintzke, New London, Jay P. Hintzke, New London and Jason (Lindsey) Hintzke, New London; two brothers, Jim (Jeannie) Hintzke, New London and Jan (Anita) Hintzke, Altoona; a sister Judith Walker-Jensen, LaCrosse; and 5 grandchildren: Jaid, Johnny, Josie, Jalaina, and Jackson. He is further survived by an Uncle Frances Hintzke and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

His mother Elaine, an infant brother Jay and father and mother in-law, Donald (Marvella) Van Straten preceded him in death.

Funeral mass for Snap will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New London with Fr. Arul Joseph Irudamoney officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and also at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.



Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 12, 2013.
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Wendy and Family, Jay and Family, and to the family of Snap Hinzke.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving, funny memories to forever hold in your hearts. I'm sure Snap gave you many.

Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Toby and Pam Dent

February 17, 2013

Sharon,I want you to know you and your family will be in my prayers at this time. So sorry for your loss.keep the faith and god bless.

Anita Pennings

February 15, 2013

In memory of "Snap"

February 15, 2013

Sharon, my prayers are with you.

February 15, 2013

Hi Sharon,

I am your first cousin Andy Van Straten. You don't know me well, I am Russell's son. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you for your loss of Snap. I met him different times while hunting up on M. I always thought he was funny. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Be nice and patient with yourself while you heal, it takes alot of time. God's healing peace be with you.

February 15, 2013

Our thought and prayers are with you Sharon and your entire family. We are here for you always.

Kathy & Tim Weiland

February 14, 2013

Our prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for Snaps passing.

Peggy Hendricks Family

February 14, 2013

Sharon, You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you all.

Bonnie Bartel

February 14, 2013

To Sharon and family,

Thinking of you during this difficult time with losing your husband, father, grampa. Peace be with you all. May happy memories stay with you whenever you are thinking of your loved one. Sincerely,
Joan Hoel

Joan Hoel

February 13, 2013

Our Heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you during this time of loss and sorrow.

Paul,Karla, Laura and Cassie Hoffman

February 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for the family for your loss.

Andy & Sue Brigham

February 13, 2013

May God Bless you and you whole family J.J and Wendy thru this time of sorrow!

Duenas Family

February 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless.

Steve & Brenda Matic

February 13, 2013

Sharon and family...our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Tom and Evelyn Ruppel

February 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayer for the entire Hintzke family. Snap will be missed by all. God Bless. - Bob & Kathy Brown

February 13, 2013

Sharon, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Joanne Read

February 12, 2013

The Drilling world will miss you Snap.
The Cooper Family

February 12, 2013

So sorry for your loss

Sandy-Ken Carew

February 12, 2013

Sharon and Family..So sorry to hear of your loss

Jim&Margie Schneider

February 12, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the entire hintzke family. corey & cj johnson

corey johnson

February 12, 2013

Jason,Lindsey& Family,Our thoughts and prayers to you .

Cindy&Tom Simpson

February 12, 2013

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU THE ARIZOLAS

February 12, 2013

ARE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU FRANK AND LAURIE ARIZOLA

February 12, 2013

Sharon, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. Mark & Geri Schmidt

February 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss.

patty schinke

February 12, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family

Brad & Dorothy Wright

February 12, 2013

Our sympathy to the Hintzke family. Everyone has a Snap story. Rest in Peace.

Larry & Debbie Banda

February 12, 2013

Hintzke Family...Very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you all!

Nancy Hager (Wendy's Aunt)

February 12, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Julie Anda

February 12, 2013

Sorry to hear about Snap's passing. Going to miss that great sense of humor. Gone too soon.

Peter and Diane Lutz

February 12, 2013

We're going to miss you!

Jim and Jeanne Hintzke

February 12, 2013

GOING TO MISS YOU SNAP MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY

WILLIE

February 12, 2013

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