Jerry Hinkle
July 18, 1967 ~ May 26, 2023
Jerry Hinkle, 55, of Holabird, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the United Methodist Church, Highmore, with Roger Day officiating. Burial will be at the Highmore Cemetery, at a later date.
Jerald Edward was born July 18, 1967, to Harold and Mary (Goehring) Hinkle in Huron, South Dakota. He had two younger brothers, Douglas and Darrel. He grew up on the family farm 12 ½ miles north of Holabird, South Dakota.
He attended grade schools in Valley, Holabird, and Franklin schools in Hyde County. Throughout his school years, he was active in 4-H and earned many medals for his projects. In 1986, he graduated from Highmore High School. While in school, he enjoyed acting in school plays. After graduation, he attended Huron College for one year. Jerry went to Minot, North Dakota and completed the course in Radio Broadcasting on February 25, 1988, at Meyer School of Broadcasting. He worked at KGFX in Pierre for a short time. In 2000, he worked for the census bureau. He stayed at home to help take care of his grandfather, Emory Hinkle, until his death.
Jerry attended Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, South Dakota, studying religion, philosophy, and theater. He worked at Pizza Hut and Walmart in Mitchell until June 9, 2019, when he moved back to Holabird because of health concerns. He was an active member of the Methodist Church. He loved playing Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit, everyone always wanted to be on his team.
Jerry is survived by his parents, Harold and Mary Hinkle; brothers: Darrel (Kristi) Hinkle and Douglas (Noel Pothast) Hinkle; nieces and nephews: Brittany (Jeremiah) Price, Shelby Hinkle, Justin Hinkle, Conner Hinkle, Jamie Pothast, Ashley Pothast, Kaitlin (Draylon) Boyd, and Cade Hinkle; six great nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Emory and Bergit Hinkle, Wilbur Goehring, Agnes Goehring Hahn, and Ernest Hahn; uncle, Kenneth Goehring; cousin, Anthony Goehring; and uncles-in-law: Harold Macek and George Kennedy.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Jerry's arrangements.
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I will miss his quirky sense of humor! God grant comfort and peace to his family. Cynthia Sampson
So sorry to hear this news…shocked and sorry. Prayers for the family. Jerry will be missed. God bless.
Sorry to hear about Jerry passing. You all will miss dearly Your all in my thought and prayer.
Dear family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was so bright and full of wit. I will miss him.
With sympathy for the loss of my former student and friend.
LaVaughn Busse
I'm very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He will be missed but not forgotten. My condolenscences to the entire family.
So sorry to hear of this. What a nice guy. Always had a joke and a smile. You are all in my prayers
So Sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Beverly King
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Prayers and condolences to your family.
Sorry for your loss. I remember Jerry in grade school in Valley. I'm at assisted living here in Ft Collins, Colo. Get around with a walker or wheel chair. Twyla lived at Berthoud and Terry Loveland so they are close. Take care of yourselves. love and prayers. Lavon Mize
I have many memories of the Hinkle family at neighborhood parties and 4 H events. Jerry was always the one who could tell an entertaining story or funny joke. My condolences go out to the Hinkle family.