Margarete A. Hinrichs, 84, of Indianapolis, went home to God on the morning of Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville. She was born on February 19, 1933 to William Adolf Huebener and Mabel (Bittle) Huebener Higginson in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Margarete attained an Associate's Degree from St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas. She was a school teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Orchard Farm, MO; St. Paul's Lutheran School in Leavenworth, KS; and 1st Lutheran School in Manhattan Beach, CA. Margarete also loved her work as a librarian at Palatine Illinois Public Library. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, and in previous Presbyterian churches where she was member, served as a deacon, volunteered in many activities and was involved in women's circles. Margarete was an avid reader and baker who enjoyed arts and crafts, especially crochet and plastic canvas. She also delivered Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed entertaining and playing board games. Most of all, Margarete was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother who loved children; they would always bring a smile to her face.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Walter Hinrichs; children, Dana Lynn (Kendell) Roberts and Paul Richard (PJ) Hinrichs; granddaughter, Marie (Jake) Curtis; sister, Helen Hansen; brother, William Huebener; several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, Margarete was preceded in death by her two sisters, Ruth Breitenbach and Mary Lou Wolf; and her grandson, Jacob Hinrichs.
Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, 1207 Conner Street in Noblesville, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Eric Gale will officiate. Burial will be at a future time at Marion National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, 1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060; or Lutheran High School Association, 5401 Lucas and Hunt Road, Suite 103, Saint Louis, MO.
Visitation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, April 7, 2017
First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville
1207 Conner Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Services
12:00 pm Friday, April 7, 2017
First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville
1207 Conner Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060