Ray Gene Hinz, 71, the son of Eldred Carl John and Evaline Marie (Horst) Hinz, was born Feb. 18, 1949 at Nelson. He died April 10, at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Clay Center, Neb.; brothers, Glenn

Hinz and wife, Patty of Hebron; Lynn Hinz and wife Sharon, of Saratoga, Wyo.; Dean Hinz and wife Keiko. Lincoln, Neb.; Neal Hinz and wife, Glenda of Lincoln, Neb.; Dale Hinz and wife, Heidi, of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Mrs. Byron Cox (Marlene) of Platte City, Kan.; other relatives and friends....