Willard "Bill" Hintz

Willard "Bill" H. Hintz, age 85 of Menomonie, WI died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie.

Bill was born in Menomonie, WI to Henry and Ida (Cook) Hintz. He attended school at Blanchard Country School where he walked to school year round. He married Barbara Rudiger on May 28, 1954 in Menomonie, WI. After marriage they both worked for the 400 Club with Bill being a bartender and bouncer. Bill also was a Dairy Farmer on Hintz Road and later in life worked for Stanton Township. As a sideline, Bill also dehorned cows.

Bill was very active in the Menomonie Lions Club and helped to start and maintain The Lions Game Park in Wakanda Park with the deer, elk and buffalo. Throughout his life he was an avid deer hunter up until 2007. He also enjoyed shooting pool in the "oldtimers" league.

Bill is survived by three children, Jeanne Stevenson, Michael (Donna) Hintz and Nancy (Robert) Berger, all of Menomonie; six grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Gilberts, Cory (Molly) Giertz, Amanda (Brandt) Hofer, Matthew Stevenson, Hailey Hintz and Devyn Hintz; two great grandchildren, Grant Giertz and Logan Hofer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death, by his parents; wife, Barb (2002); son, Richard (2012); brother, Vernon; and four sisters, Evelyn, Lorraine, Vernetta and Edna.

A Graveside Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Mamre Cemetery, Township of Menomonie, Dunn County, WI with Pastor Mike Shay officiating.

Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.