Daniel G. Hinz
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Daniel "Dan" G. Hinz, age 68, of Edgerton, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Sienna Meadows, DeForest. He was born on July 1, 1954, the son of August and Shirley (Gross) Hinz. He was a 1972 graduate of Madison East High School. Dan married Christine A. Cleary on September 29, 1984, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Stoughton. He was a very talented musician and played with various local bands throughout his career as a drummer. His favorite bands were Lariat and The Greenfield Brothers, they usually played country music. He entertained a lot of people over his years performing. He had fond memories of his years in Boy Scouts. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed model cars.
Dan is survived by his wife, Christine; 3 children: Terra Dyer of Sun Prairie, Landon Hinz of Oshkosh and Mikayla Hinz of Edgerton; granddaughter, Sophia Hellenbrand; 3 siblings: Kevin (Stacy) Hinz of Waunakee, David (Sherry) Hinz of Madison and Sheila Statz of Waunakee; and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Dominic Hinz; his parents; and 2 brothers; Brian (Rena) Hinz and Paul Hinz.
A Celebration of Dan's Life will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME, 315 Lord St. (Hwy 51) Edgerton. Fr. David Wanish will begin with a brief service of remembrance at 12:00 p.m. with food and refreshments being provided by the family during the visitation. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Blanchardville. For on-line condolences: www.apfelfuneral.com