Wilbur J. Hines

Wilbur “Bill” Hines, 96 year old resident of Little Falls, formerly of Randall, MN, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 at Central Minnesota Senior Care Center in Little Falls. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 21st at Randall Presbyterian Church in Randall, MN. Pastor Rob Bellin will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, north of Little Falls. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Monday, Jan. 20th at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Wilbur “Bill” Joseph Hines was born on March 26, 1917 in Darling Township to the late Frank and Lucy (Shantel) Hines. He attended country school in Darling Township and also in Randall, MN. Bill entered the U.S. Army in 1942, serving state side during WII and the Korean Conflict, he also served in the National Guard until 1977. Bill was united in marriage to Dorothy Holste on August 10, 1941 in Little Falls, MN. The couple resided in Randall and raised a family. Bill worked for Johnson Implement in Little Falls and then at Camp Ripley as a mechanic. He also worked on vehicles and small engines at his home. Bill took a job with the City of Randall as the Water & Sewer Supervisor and stayed there until retirement. Bill loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the lake cabin pulling waterskiers with his speedboat. He also enjoyed flying with his son Bob, and working in his garage. He was an avid weather watcher, he would take notes of the wind speed and air pressure. Bill frequently went for visits at the Randall Café, but he could never leave the house until the “Price Is Right” was over. Bill would say “There is always room for dessert, it just fills in the cracks” and this was one of his families favorite quotes. He had a special bond with his great-granddaughter Misty and will be deeply missed by her and everyone who knew him. Bill is survived by his children, Judy (Richard) Becker of Thayne, WY, Robert Hines (fiancé, Debbie Louison) of Randall, MN, and JacLynn (Barry) Opatz of St. Cloud, MN; brother, Elmer Hines of San Jose, CA; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; brothers, Vernon Hines, and Clarence Hines; sisters, Evelyn Rinell, and Verena McGuire. Casketbearers will be Richard Hines, Lee Hines, Shane Opatz, Noah Opatz, Doug Weikert, and Lee Selinski.

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Wilbur J. Hines

March 26, 1917 - January 15, 2014