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David Martin Hinrichs
1952 - 2022
David Martin Hinrichs
1952 - 2022
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BORN
1952
DIED
2022
David Hinrichs Obituary
David M. Hinrichs, 70, rural Emporia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 28, 2022.
David Martin Hinrichs was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 8, 1952, the son of Martin Gerhardt and Frieda (Meyer) Hinrichs. David married Edith Douglas March 5, 1987 in Miami, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Edith; his son, Dr. Martin David (Jenna) Hinrichs, Denver, Colorado; sisters, Gail (Pat) Barham, Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, and Jane Wells, Mount Olive, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, in-laws, son, Jason D. Hinrichs, and brother, Daniel Hinrichs.
He was a truck driver for Occidental Petroleum/Chemical, and before that drove 28 years for Dolly Madison/Interstate Brands, and had also been an independent owner/operator. They were members of Messiah Lutheran Church, Emporia.
Cremation is planned. Memorial Services will be conducted on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia. The service will be conducted by Pastor Eddie Hosch, Messiah Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be later in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, west of Olpe, Kansas.
The family will receive friends the hour before the service in the funeral home.
A memorial has been established for Lowry-Funston Post 1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars, with contributions sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
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stephen williams
April 7, 2023
David was a good friend. I grew up with Dave in Lamont Ks i am so sorry to hear about his passing. I had no idea he had passed. Now i know why you didn't answer your phone Dave. Rest in Peace you were a good friend. Steve Williams
Rita Cates
December 1, 2022
Edith, so very sorry to hear about David. Thoughts and prayers for you, Marty and the rest of your family.
Rick & Rita Cates
Pam Manson
December 1, 2022
Dear Edith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Daniel and Pam Manson
Bill and Terri King
December 1, 2022
Edith so sorry to hear of David’s passing prayers for you from the King family.
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Jim Lucy
December 1, 2022
I would like to offer my condolences to the Hinrichs family. I grew up with David and always shared a great time with family and friends. Rest In Peace . Jim Lucy
Tammy Dodds
November 30, 2022
Edith I'm sooo sorry to here of David's passing . Prayers n thinking of you. God bless you n your family in this time.
Tommy and Alicia Andrews
November 30, 2022
Sure loved David, Edith and Marty’s trips to the Emerald Coast.
David’s family and dearest friends are near our hearts and prayers as you navigate this loss of Husband, Father, Brother uncle, leader among men and Friend.
He had a great and powerful love for all his near and dear people and values.
We trust God for your Comfort, strength and peace by our dear Lord’s Love Power and Grace.
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