Frank Joseph Hinnenkamp, Jr., 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday March 25th surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (Campion) Hinnenkamp, with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 30th, 2016. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Elizabeth (Jackson) Hinnenkamp.

Frank graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA as valedictorian of his class in 1942. After a year studying and running track at Villanova University, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 86th Infantry Division from 1943 – 1946, where he fought for the Allied cause in Central Europe and the Philippines. Returning to Villanova, he completed his degree in Chemical Engineering in 1949. A lifelong learner, he received a Master's Degree in Physics from Franklin & Marshall College in 1965. Throughout his career, he worked for several companies including RCA in Lancaster, PA where he retired in 1986 and achieved special distinction for his work in television picture tube reliability.

Frank and Mary Ann were married in Harrisburg in 1951. They were dedicated to a life of family, faith, and community service. They were founding members of St. Leo the Great Parish in Rohrerstown, PA, where Frank was involved throughout his life as a Eucharistic Minister, in Parish Council, and on the Athletic Association. Frank had a special fondness for athletics where he touched the lives of many young adults. He helped start the baseball programs at St. Leo and Lancaster Catholic High School, the Penn Manor baseball league and the Manor Ridge football program. He coached youth baseball at St. Leo for over 30 years.

Frank and Mary Ann believed in helping all those in need and opened their home to many. This included numerous foster children, refugees from the Vietnam and Bosnian Wars, Fresh Air children, unwed mothers, and others. Frank also served as a Big Brother and developed two very special relationships with his little brothers.

Frank loved traveling, spending Septembers in Stone Harbor, enjoying the outdoors, playing pinochle and bridge and cheering on his favorite sports teams the Detroit Tigers, Villanova basketball and Notre Dame football. Of special memory were his trips with Mary Ann to Ireland, Alaska, and Canada, and all the family camping trips while his children were young.

Frank received numerous recognitions throughout his life, including Big Brother of the Year in 1993, the Jefferson Award for Excellence in Public Service in 1996, the Villanova University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award in 2002, and the Essence of Humanity Award in 2005. Additionally the baseball fields at St. Leo are named in his honor.

Surviving in addition to Mary Ann are his children: Geraldine, wife of Bruce Gaston of Denver, PA, Lawrence, husband of Antonia (Genoese) Hinnenkamp of Lancaster, PA, Kathleen Hinnenkamp, companion of Melvin Perkins of Anchorage AK, Stephen, husband of Celeste (Roberts) Hinnenkamp of York, PA, Mark, husband of Stephanie (Lombardo) Hinnenkamp of Vienna, VA, Paul, husband of Joan (Moranz) Hinnenkamp of New Orleans, LA, Richard, husband of Catherine (Wagner) Hinnenkamp of Lancaster, PA, Joseph, husband of Beth Ann (Schmitt) Hinnenkamp of Lancaster, PA and David, husband of Julie (Smith) Hinnenkamp of Lancaster, PA and 22 beloved grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 1, 2016 at St. Leo the Great Parish, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601, with the Rev. Peter I Hahn as Celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Quarryville. A public viewing will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Charles Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the staff at Homestead Village for the special care they provided to Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Endowment Fund of Homestead Village, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.