Eric Hinkel
Eric Hinkel, age 51, of Waukon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, following a lengthy illness.
He resided in Colorado for many years and was a cook and server at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado, where he had the honor of meeting some of his beloved Denver Bronco football players such as John Elway, Keith Bischop and Steve Watson.
He later moved to Waukon to be closer to family. He continued in the restaurant business until his heath declined. He loved watching football and spending time with family.
He is survived by his mother, Kymm (Pfeiffer) Hinkel; sisters, Sarah Hager (Drew) and Brooke Weighner (Steve); nieces and nephews, Kylee, Jaden and Noah Hager, and Gabriel, Isaac, Elijah, Laila and Jeremiah Weighner, all of Waukon.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard (Lee) Hinkel; grandparents, Dick and Kathryn Hinkel and Dr. Donald and Marlys Pfeiffer; uncles, Bruce Hinkel and Mark Pfeiffer; and aunt, Penny Pfeiffer.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 26, at The Barn restaurant in Prairie du Chien, Wis., from 1 to 4 p.m.