Thomas John Hinze was born on December 27, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Gerald Theodore and Betty Ann (Peterson) Hinze. The family moved to Red Lake Falls, MN in 1956 and Tom graduated from Lafayette High School in 1970. He was an iron worker for several years, traveled the country and loved cars. Survivors include his mother, Betty Ann Hinze; sisters, Diane "Pinky" Bakken and Donna Whitcomb; one nephew, Lars G. Bakken Jr.; and many friends. Thomas Hinze, age 60 died peacefully on Sunday, October 06, 2013 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.