Robert A. "Bob" Hinca

Robert “Bob” Hinca of Plainville, KS went to meet his Savior Jesus face-to-face on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born on June 11, 1933 in Buffalo, New York to Leo and Rose (Maciejewski) Hinca. He was united in marriage to Loretta Garvert on April 25, 1959 in Plainville, Kansas. Bob will ever be known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend; a diligent and dedicated worker and provider; the avid radio announcer “Bob Hammer”; an intense fan of all sports teams yielding from Buffalo, NY; a lover of Big Band and Jazz music; and a magneto genius. His heart of service was obvious to his country as he served in the Air Force, to his community through years of service to youth as a Sunday School teacher, and to his family as a dedicated provider. He is survived by is wife “Angel” Loretta Hinca, celebrating 59 years together; his four children and their spouses: son Mark L. Hinca and wife Linda of Salina, KS; daughter Mary A. Hurlbut (Hinca) and husband Bryan of Edmond, OK; daughter Lisa M. Ward (Hinca) and husband Neal of Hays, KS; and, Craig A. Hinca with wife Laura of Salina, Kanasas. Bob is preceded in death by two brothers, Alphonse “Al” and Leonard, both of Buffalo, New York. His two surviving sibling Rita and Mildred still reside in Buffalo. Bob is also succeeded by eight grandchildren: Ron Gabriel, Tim Gabriel, Landon Hurlbut, Abby Hurlbut, Paige Hinca, Nathan Ward, Ryan Ward, and Grant Hinca. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at New Life Center Church in Hays, Kansas. A closed casket visitation will be 6:30-8:00PM on Friday at the funeral home in Plainville.