Russell Marvin Hinz

He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1970. Russell was a certified aircraft mechanic working at Lockheed in Marietta, Georgia, on C5 aircraft and also at Continental Air in Norwalk, Ohio. He was also a certified auto mechanic working with his father at Hinz Marathon for a time. He ended his working career as the owner of Hinz Lawn Service. His passion was buying and working on cars. He could rehabilitate just about anything with an engine. Russell most enjoyed spending time with his grandson and spoiling him.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Russell of Ashland and her mother, LuAnn LaRue; grandson, Gage Russell of Ashland; father, Clifford Hinz of Mansfield; sister, Stacia (Bill) Scott of Mansfield; and two nieces, Shealyn and Brynli Scott of Columbus; and close friend, Patricia Bemiller. He was preceded in death by his mother.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, in the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home with burial following at Mansfield Memorial Park.