In Loving Memory
Clifford J. Hinrichs
September 26, 1935 - April 10, 2023

VISITATION
Thursday, April 13, 2023
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Friday, April 14, 2023
1:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Lana Williams

INURNMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Clifford Jesse Hinrichs, son of Arthur and Ida (Skinner) Hinrichs, was born on September 26, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa.  He grew up in Coleridge, Nebraska where he went to country school for grades 1-8. He attend Coleridge High School for grades 9-12 where he excelled in sports, especially football, and track. After high school, Clifford attended Morningside College where he received a football scholarship.

On December 29, 1958, he was united in marriage to Nancy Milander and together they raised three daughters,  Kris, Lisa, and Deena.

Cliff was a hardworking and dedicated individual throughout his life, holding various roles including ironworker in California, owner/operator of A & W, loan officer at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, maintenance at Palo Alto County Hospital, and employee at Palo Alto County Conservation. He was also a board member on the National Advisory Council for A & W Restaurants, president of the Iowa A & W Association, and president and board member of the Emmetsburg Country Club Board of Directors. Cliff was a natural leader and excelled in any role he undertook.

Outside of work, Cliff had many interests, including classic cars, boating, fishing, golfing, and football. He was always up for a good time and had a great sense of humor. He was a proud and adoring grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. All of them affectionately knew him as "Papa."

Cliff passed away at the age of 87 on April 10, 2023, in Emmetsburg, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ida Hinrichs, a son in infancy, and his siblings, Darrell Hinrichs, Sharron Hefner, and his great-granddaughter Leia Gambell.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his daughters Kris (Dave) Sellers, Lisa (Todd) Gappa, and Deena (Scott) Rogers, his siblings Virginia Jordan, Janice Hefner, Helen Hansen, Betty Fluent, Glenda Welker, Darlene Arduser, his grandchildren Lauren (Jake) Jensen, Charlie (Maggie) Sellers, Danny Sellers,  Kelly (Mark) Klaus, Stacy (Tony) Brugman, Cortney (Chris) Gambell, Bobby Gappa, Andrew (Abby) Rogers, Jesse Rogers, Faith Rogers, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Cliff's wit and charm will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His positive outlook on life and ability to light up a room will never be forgotten.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home