Maurine was born on October 9, 1929 in Shiner, Texas. She was the daughter of Ben and Hertha (Zander) Eggert. She was Baptized on November 14, 1929 and Confirmed on April 9, 1944 both at United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner, Texas. Maurine and her brother Clifton both attended Shiner High School. Maurine was united in marriage to Calvin H. Hinze at United Dr Martin Luther Lutheran Church on June 5, 1949. This union was blessed with two children, Lawrence and Katherine. Maurine and Calvin shared their livelihood farming together. They observed their golden wedding anniversary on June 5, 1999 at the family home. Maurine enjoyed raising a vegetable garden, and sewing.
Maurine is survived by her son; Lawrence and his wife, Ellen, her daughter; Katherine Caka, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ben and Hertha Eggert, her loving husband of 61 years, Calvin, her brother; Clifton Hinze, and her son-in-law; Eugene Caka.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Buffington Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will be held.
To join the family in celebrating Maurine’s life, and to offer words of comfort, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomeshiner.com