Louis R. "Dick" Hinkel, of Mount Joy, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn NY, joined the Navy at the young age of 17 during World War II and was married shortly after, in 1950, to the love of his life, Dottie Hinkel.

The world should know that L.R. Hinkel was a Saint sent from Heaven. He was the perfect picture of humility, warmth, love and sincerity. Never one to ask or want for anything, he cared only about those around him. Always content with whatever life tossed his way, never complaining in all his 87 years. May he always be remembered in our hearts as a loving, selfless individual.

"You and me, together forever kid".

Memorial Services will take place 12 PM Friday, October 11, 2103, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Entombment with Military Honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.