Obituary of Timothy L. Hintze

HINTZE, Timothy L.

Saginaw, Michigan

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Shields Comfort Care. He was 78 years old. Timothy Lee Hintze was born on November 24, 1946 in Saginaw to Mary June (Pariseau) and James Frederick Hintze. He graduated from St. Andrew High School in 1964, he then attended Delta College. Tim proudly served his country with the United States Navy, on the USS Hancock from 1967-1969 and continued his service with the Navy Reserves. He worked as a splicer, repairman and fiber optic site repairman for Michigan Bell Telephone and retired from Ameritech after over 30 years of service. Tim was an avid reader and also enjoyed deer hunting. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. His motto was, “Always leave them smiling.”   

Tim is survived by his daughter, Julie A. (Kenton) Weston; son, Mark J. (Casey) Hintze; grandchildren: Blakely and Nolan Hintze; the love of his life, Maryann Hintze; sisters: Joan C. Monday and Carla A. (Robert) Paetz; brother, David F. (Ruth) Hintze; nieces: Jaime L. Paetz, and Claire C. Hintze; many extended family and dear friends.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents: Mary June and James Hintze; brother-in-law: Dale B. Monday Sr.; niece, Jillian H. Brooks.

Tim’s family would like to extended a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Shields Comfort Care and Compassus Hospice for the support and care provided to Tim during his time of need.

 SERVICE: A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Rev. Fr. Richard Johns will officiate. Military Honors under the auspices of the United States Navy and American Legion Post #22 will be conducted at the funeral home. Private interment will be at St. Andrew Cemetery, Saginaw.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Compassus Hospice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com