Obituary of Beatrice E. Hinkel

Beatrice E. Hinkel Age 79 of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at her home in St. Paul. Proceeded in death by her parents, Theodore and Clara Westgaard, 2 brothers, Rodney Westgaard and Maynard Westgaard, and 2 sisters, Phyllis Westgaard and Judy (Westgaard) Strausser, along with 1 nephew David Lange, sister-in-law Joyce Westgaard and brother-in-law Gus Strausser. Survived by; her son Russell Hinkel and 2 granddaughters Heather and Angela, 4 great grandchildren, Sisters: Beryl (Lugene) Lange, Merle (Ken) Raduechel, Arlene ( Jerome) Biessener and numerous nieces and nephews. Bea’s greatest joy was her family and friends: we all benefited from the love she showed us. She loved a good cup of coffee and a mean game of cards. Bea who was known for her beautiful smile enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. A small family gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date where she was born in Pinewood, MN.