KENNETH LEE HINCKA

He was born Sept. 9, 1951 in Rogers City to Edward and Rose (Lijewski) Hincka.

Ken was born a farmer, raised in Posen. He attended St. Casimir School then graduated from Posen High School in 1969, where he played football. He worked for the railroad briefly, then moved down state to do road construction with the State of Michigan. He surveyed, inspected, and supervised various road crews throughout his 31 years of service. In retirement, he enjoyed wood splitting, ‘playing in the wood pile’, and tree trimming as a hardworking Polack. He’s with “the boys” now; hunting, fishing, drinking beers, riding in fast cars and chasing girls.

He is survived by his children, Lana Giddings, Christine (DeAndre) Jamison, Eric Hincka, Laura (Gabe) Poletti, Justin (Jennifer) Hincka, Kendra Hincka, brothers, Al (Melinda) Hincka, Edward Jr. (Sue) Hincka, Mary (Stan) Marculewicz, Laurie Zielaskowski, 12 grandchildren, Jake, Zaylee, Lexi, Dillon, Nicole, Blake, Kevin, Kasen, Keegan, Bella, Lucia and Leo; several nieces and nephews, and two former wives, Anita Chojnacki and Karen Glaser.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Edward Sr., sister, Deborah (David) Finch, Bother, Jimmy (Mary) Hincka, brother-in-law, Bob Zielaskowski, grandson, Elijah, and nephew, Scott.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Sunday, May 9 from 4-8 p.m. with sharing of memories at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday at St. Casimir from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. James Siler officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements in care of the Beck Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org