Leroy M Hinkel, age 92, of Barry Twp., passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.

He was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1931, in Barry Twp, a son of the late Edward Hinkel and the late Edna (Weikel) Hinkel.

Leroy was a lifelong self employed farmer.

He was a member of St. John's "Kimmel's" Church, Barry Twp.

Leroy was a former Barry Twp Supervisor for thirty years.

He was a member of the Schuylkill/Carbon County Farm Bureau.

Leroy's life revolved around farming and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by two brothers, George Hinkel and Richard Hinkel, an infant brother, Clair Hinkel, and six sisters, Helen Klaiss, Catherine Snyder, Irene Roadarmel, Grace Riegel, Susie Gahres, and Ruth Buchspics.

He is survived by his wife Isabel M (Klauger) Hinkel, to whom he was married for 72 years.

He is also survived by three sons, Harry E (Nicholas) Hinkel of Fishkill, NY, David L (Lois) Hinkel of Barry Twp, and Allen T (Karen) Hinkel of Hegins; a daughter, Karen I (Michael) Wasilus of Barry Twp; ten grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; a sister, Esther Whary of Gowen City; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Bonnie Yeager officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home..

Burial will be in St. John's "Kimmel's" Cemetery, Barry Twp.
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Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .