Hinshaw, Harold Milton ‘Poppie’

Harold (Poppie) Milton Hinshaw, 86, of Griffith, IN, passed away December 10, 2020. He is survived by: children Deb (Alex) Cantrell, Carolyn (Bruce) Goebel, and Dave (Kathy) Hinshaw, grandchildren Damien (Norma) Kennedy, Candace Nelson, Rachel Ziegler, Dan (Lindsay) Hinshaw, Kristi Lee, Mike (Shaina) Cantrell, Jason Cantrell, Jennifer Cantrell Simpson, and Amber Cantrell Tikalsky, and great-grandchildren Cade (Emily), Seth, Isabella, Chloe, Tyler, Zach, Mackinley, Aiden Z. Isaac, Peter, Aaron, Tavin, Braylen, Bryant, Addison, Michael Jr. Sydney, Carter, Kristian, and Aiden T. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife, Norma Jean (Harris) Hinshaw, half-brother Ray Hutchins, and sister Barbara Heilmeyer. Harold graduated from Calumet High School in 1952 and Purdue University in 1967 with a degree in Industrial Engineering with Highest Distinction. Retired from Union Tank after 40 years of service. He began as a draftsman and progressed to the director of estimating department. He served on the board of directors for Lakeside Credit Union. Harold was a humble, loving, patient, caring husband, and father to all. He loved taking pictures of his family and their life events, and representing Santa at the holidays. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2020 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center 8941 Kleinman Rd (one block south of Ridge Rd) Highland, IN, 46322 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Services will be Private. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie KuiperKevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries