Jerome Fred Leslie Hinsch Obituary

Jerome Fred Leslie Hinsch attended Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge, IA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Jerome Fred Leslie Hinsch.

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Passing	Apr 29, 2011
About	Jerry Hinsch SAN MARCOS, CA -- On Friday, April 29, 2011, Jerome (Jerry) Hinsch, long time resident of San Marcos, CA, joined his many shipmates who now have eternal smooth sailing and following seas. He passed quietly at home. Jerry was born on August 12,1942 to Carl and Rose Hinsch in Winthrop, Minnesota, but moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa where he grew up. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy where he served as a Quartermaster 1961- 1968, including tours off the coast of Vietnam. He enjoyed his military time in Hawaii where he earned two years of college credits. He tried several careers, but retail sales was his best as he enjoyed talking with people. He will be remember as a dedicated advocate and member of the San Marcos Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795, where he served two terms as the Post Commander, and as Commander of the 1st District VFW San Diego. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 416. He will always be remembered as outgoing, humorous, friendly and loyal to all who knew him. Jerry was survived by 4 biological children and at least 10 Grandchildren and 1 great-Grandchild. His biological daughters are seeking more information about his 2 oldest children (twins) born while Jerry was at Fort Dodge High School.