Walter Hein obituary: Walter Hein's Obituary, Casper

In Memory Of
Walter R. Hein
1925 - 2018

Obituary photo of Walter Hein, Casper-WY
Obituary photo of Walter Hein, Casper-WY

In Memory Of
Walter R. Hein
1925 - 2018

Funeral services for Walter Rinehauld Hein, age 93, will be held at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 with Reverend Mary Schmidt officiating.

Walt was born to Jake Hein and Mollie Leis in Bayard, Nebraska. He is predeceased by one sister, Mary Smith (Hein). Walt served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 on an Amphibious Attack Transport (APA) ship in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was involved in several beach landings including Iwo Jima. Walt was married to Mary Hein (Lovejoy) from 1954 until she passed away in February, 2017. They met at Winona State University, in Winona, Minnesota, where Walt received his bachelor’s degree in education. He later attended Colorado State University where he received his master’s degree in education. He taught welding and retired from Natrona County High School in 1986.

Walt is survived by his two sons Ron Hein (Linda) and Randy Hein (Connie), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Central Wyoming Hospice.

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Funeral services for Walter Rinehauld Hein, age 93, will be held at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 with Reverend Mary Schmidt officiating.

Walt was born to Jake Hein and Mollie Leis in Bayard, Nebraska. He is predeceased by one sister, Mary Smith (Hein). Walt served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 on an Amphibious Attack Transport (APA) ship in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was involved in several beach landings including Iwo Jima. Walt was married to Mary Hein (Lovejoy) from 1954 until she passed away in February, 2017. They met at Winona State University, in Winona, Minnesota, where Walt received his bachelor’s degree in education. He later attended Colorado State University where he received his master’s degree in education. He taught welding and retired from Natrona County High School in 1986.

Walt is survived by his two sons Ron Hein (Linda) and Randy Hein (Connie), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Central Wyoming Hospice.

To share your memories of Walter or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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Service

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 10:00am
Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery, Evansville, Wyoming

Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

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