Charles D. Hines Sr.

Charles Duane Hines, Sr. 87, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. Charles was born on April 14, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana, to Claude D and H. Margaret Hines (Skillman). He graduated from Muncie Central High School. He worked a full-time job while going to night school at Muncie Business school for an associate degree in accounting. He retired from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod headquarters after almost 30 years of service. He is survived by his children: Cathy Gauerke (Daniel) Waupaca, Chuck Hines (Deb) St. Louis, and Whitney Turner (Dale) Minneapolis. Grandchildren: Corey Turner (Audrey), Brent Turner, Kelsey Turner, and Casey Hines. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda and infant son, Douglas. His parents and siblings John Hines and Lindy Peckenpaugh also preceded him in death. Charles aka “The Captain” was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend who will be deeply missed by all. Charles was a kind and gentle soul. Charles was an avid fisherman, bowler, reader, woodworker, and card player. He had a beautiful bass singing voice and loved to sing in the choir. Charles’ favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He had a strong faith that guided him through his life. We would like to thank the Bethany Staff, Thedacare Hospital Staff and Hospice Staff for helping him to peacefully leave this earth to his heavenly home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethany Home, 1226 Berlin Street, Waupaca, WI 54981, (715-942-1408). A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Our last lesson from Dad. “If you truly believe that the Lord God is your partner in life and live a life pleasing to him, he will bless and watch over you always. I thank the Lord for my time on earth and know He is also with me in death. Only His grace and will allowed me the life that was blessed.” 1ST Corinthians 13: 1-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always persists. Love never fails. Rest in peace Dad. You were a great man on earth, and a good and faithful servant to Jesus. We love you! A Memorial Service will be held at Bethany Home Chapel in Waupaca at 12:00 (Noon) on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, with Reverend Dr. Charles Tews officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, IN at a later date. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 11 AM until the time of the service at Bethany Home Chapel.

Charles D. Hines Sr.

April 14, 1936 - August 29, 2023