Ronald Raymond Hintz

Ronald Raymond Hintz (80), of Hebron, NE, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home in Hebron, NE.

Ron was born on the family farm near Belvidere, NE, to Raymond and Marie (Nichols) Hintz on February 25, 1943. Upon the passing of his mother Marie, Raymond later married Marie’s sister Ina, who raised Darrell & Ron from a young age. Ron attended grade school at Belvidere and graduated from Bruning High School in 1961. Ron served in the United States Army from June 1961 to June 1964. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he married Joan Wiedel of Hebron on September 5, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Hebron, NE. Ron served his state, community, and family in several jobs including school bus driver and gas truck driver prior to starting Ron Hintz Inc. which was primarily a bulk milk hauling business but also sold supplies and cheese to his patrons.  After selling the milk hauling business, they operated Hintz’s Cheese and Crafts and Inflatables in downtown Hebron for over 25 years.

In Ron’s younger years, he participated on a bowling league and was a member of Jaycees, a community organization. He very much enjoyed working with his grandkids in the wood shop and mowing yards in the Hebron area.

Ron is preceded in death by wife Joan Hintz, parents Raymond, Marie and Ina Hintz, Benjamin and Burnece Wiedel, stepfather Ferd McKenzie, brother Darrell and sister-in-law Dorothy Hintz, sister-in-law Catherine Wiedel, brother-in-law John Emanuel, brother-in-law Jack Wiedel, sister-in-law Cheryle Wiedel, niece Cynthia (Else) Frederick and nephew Michael Wiedel.

Ron is survived by Charlie, his faithful schnauzer, daughter Lorie (Kent) Volkmer, son Rick (Ranae) Hintz, sister-in-law Jeanette (Ken) Else and sister-in-law Darlene Emanuel, Grandchildren Sarah (Gerard) Zak, Kale (Alexandra) Hintz, Kevin (Chelsea) Volkmer, Clayton (Alex) Hintz, Kylea (Shane) Stan, Chloe Hintz and Colby Peterson, and Great-Grandchildren Madelyn Volkmer, Jameson Zak and Maximiliaan Hintz, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hebron, NE, with Father Steven Major officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.   Friends are welcome to join the family on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Price Funeral Home, Hebron, NE.   Arrangements are being handled through Price Funeral Home of Hebron.  www.priceurbauerahrendts.com