Wilma M. Hinkl, 94, of St Louis, MO, born August 4, 1930, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at Garden View Care Center, Valley Park, MO.
Beloved wife of the late Ernoe Hinkl. She was proceeded in death by her parents Charles and Julia (nee Podlovics) Rudy. Two brothers, Charles Rudy Jr., and Joseph (Nadine) Rudy. One sister Margaret Rudy and sister-in-law Alice Rudy.
Surviving are her son, Ernst (Sheila) Hinkl and her daughter Mary Hinkl. Grandmother to Kristen (Jeff) Gross, Michelle (Glenn) Ross, David (Kelsie) Hinkl, Jennifer (Justin) McConnell. Great Grandmother to Adilyn, Alivia, and Aiden Gross, Elise and Sadie Hinkl, Nora Ross, and Madilyn McConnell. Dear sister of John Rudy. Dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Wilma worked as an administrative professional for over 40 years at several companies, most recently, Ernst & Young. She treasured her family and just spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids which always brought a smile and/or laugh to her face. In earlier times she enjoyed playing cards and going to bingo with her sister. She loved her German music.
Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tuesday August 20 at 11:30 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Visitation Monday, August 19th, 4-8 pm.
I work at the nursing home where Wilma lived. Wilma was a wonderful woman always gave me a smile and said hello. She would get so excited when she would play bingo even when she didn’t win. My thoughts and prayers go out to Wilma’s family she will be missed.
Such a sweet lady such a treasure to have known her. So sorry I know you will all miss her deeply.
I work in activities at the nursing home Wilma resided at. She was an extremely sweet woman with a good sense of humor who everybody liked. Wilma enjoyed many different activities including BINGO, live entertainment, and being outside. Wilma’s roommate who I can’t name for privacy reasons enjoyed having Wilma as her roommate and always tried to look out for her. According to her roommate, they would give thumbs up to each other from across the room to communicate when they were both in bed due to Wilma’s hearing trouble. Wilma’s roommate will miss her as will we all. One of my favorite things to do with Wilma was to call out her name like Fred Flinstone would do with Wilma Flinstone. She always got a kick out of that. My deepest condolences to Mary, Ernst, and the rest of the family. Wilma is at peace and after many decades, has been reunited with Ernoe. It was a pleasure knowing all of you and wish you all the best. May Wilma’s memory be a blessing. May she rest in peace. So long Wilma. It was great to know you.
Ernie,
Sorry for the loss of your mother.
Kathy Fister