Ralph Arnold Hintz, 93, of Mansfield, died March 31, 2015. Born August 2, 1921 in Tacoma, WA, he was the son of Andrew A. and Rena (Roper) Hintz. Ralph served in the United States Coast Guard as a Seaman First Class from September 1942 to April 1946, spending time in the Philippines and the Pacific Theatre. After returning home, Ralph worked at Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee, WI until 1951 and then spent 26 years working for the Post Office, until his retirement in 1978.
Ralph was one of the oldest members of Fraternal Orders of the Eagles, having been involved for over 50 years. In his free time, Ralph loved to travel and often did so with his life long friend from Tacoma, Tommy Thompson. He had been to many exotic places, including Australia, Panama Canal, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Taking pictures of old barns and tending to his rose gardens were just a couple of his hobbies. An excellent singer, Ralph sang Tenor in a barber shop quartet for 60 years.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, June A. Hintz; children, David “Butch” (Kathy) Paone of Ontario, Diana (Phillip) De’Angelo of Kirtland, OH, Joanne (Donald) Stevens of Mansfield, Patricia (Nelson) Bross of Mentor, and John (Suki) Paone of Peachtree City, GA; twelve grandchildren; thirty two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Along with his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Hintz; brothers, Leroy and Harry Hintz; and sisters, Jean and Dorothy Hintz.
A private service will be held. The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Ralph Arnold Hintz.
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