William Hintz

William "Bill" E. Hintz, 81 of Wausau, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2018, with his loving wife by his side. Bill was born in Wausau on March 28, 1936 to the late Herman and Sylvia (Tesch) Hintz. After graduating from Wausau High, Bill joined the United States Army, where he served honorably from 1955 to 1957. He was awarded the Rifle and Good Conduct Medals and was given the Sharpshooter Decoration. Bill married the love of his life, JoAnn "Joie" Nielsen, on June 7, 1958 at Grace United Church of Christ in Wausau, Wisconsin. Together they raised five wonderful children and own and operate several businesses together. Bill worked at Marathon Press, starting in the art department, becoming Vice President at the age of 22. He worked there for 20 years, before venturing out on his own; purchasing Roto Graphic Printing in 1974 in Schofield, operating out of a garage in the back of the previous owners home with two employees and his family. They continued to grow and relocated the business to 500 S. 38th Avenue, in Wausau for many years. Bill had his dream come true, when his son asked to him to purchase some equipment from the former Marathon Press facility which was closed. Well, he didn't just buy equipment; he ended up buying it all. In March of 2003, Roto Graphic moved to the 50,000 square foot facility, located at 255 S. 80th Avenue, Wausau, where his two sons, Bob and Jon, and daughter, Tina, continue to operate the printing company. Along with the Wausau Plant, Roto Graphic also has a printing firm in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He, along with his family, have made Roto Graphic one of Wisconsin's most diverse printing companies around! His other love in life was Star Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Camping and fishing in Star Lake, for many years, with his family. In 1980 North Star Lodge went up for sale; his son asked him to purchase it, and he did. Now, Hintz's North Star Lodge is known for their great food and family-like atmosphere. His son, Bill, chef and manager, and his daughter Laurie continue to operate with him. He was the Town Chairman of Stettin for 13 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, was an avid bowler, and loved the Green Bay Packers. Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn "Joie"; his children, Laurie (Jim) Bornowski, William J. Hintz (Will Roach), Robert (Paula) Hintz, Jonathan Hintz, and Kristine "Tina" (Tim) Spees; Grandchildren, Jerret Parker, Ashlee (Jim) Huempfner, Broc Hintz, Mitch (Rachel) Hintz, Calli (Scott) Paro, Leah (Korey) Klein, David (Mandy) Hintz, Samantha (Corbin) Johnson, Michael Wischmeyer, Savannah Spees, Scott and Todd Bornowski. Great Grandchildren: Aiden, Aria, Brett, Braylee, Jesse, Hallie, Caden and Liam Parker. He is further survived by his siblings, Janet(Joel) McClure, Evelyn (Darold) Wegner, Bonnie (DuWayne) Graveen, Kathleen (Ron) Speener, Virginia Hintz, and Bruce (Joyce) Hintz. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Friday January 19, 2018 at Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S. Third Avenue, Wausau. Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Friday, from 10:00 until the time of services, all to take place at the church. Entombment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, where full Military Honors will be provided by Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post 10. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship is being set up in Bill's name at: Community Foundation of Northcentral Wisconsin 500 S. First Street, Suite 2600 Wausau, WI 54403