HILDAGARDE T. VINZ

Hildagarde T. Vinz, 79, Waterford, died Jan. 2, 2012, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Hales Corners, to the late Gabriel and Eva (Schmidt) Trick. She spent her early life in Hales Corners where she graduated high school, and then attended Marquette University in the nursing program.

On Nov. 17, 1951, she married Edwin Robert Vinz who preceded her in death April 27, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She loved to play bingo and ride the 4-wheeler up North.

Survivors include her children, Gary Vinz, Dona (Mark) Grebe, Terry Vinz, Sherri (Steve) Kominiak, Dan Vinz, Bonnie (Peter) Lukas, Michael (Gina) Vinz, Dale Vinz, Nancy (Tim) Szeklinski; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

She was further preceded in death by her son, Edwin Daniel, and brothers, Mike, Joe and Al Trick.

Visitation is Saturday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., with services at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 S. 6th St., Waterford. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery following services. Mealy Funeral Home, Waterford, is assisting the family.

In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials to the family would be appreciated.