Ruben A. Hein

Ruben A. Hein, 93, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Gillett. Ruben was born on June 1, 1930, in the Town of How, to the late Frank and Elsie (Schmidt) Hein. Ruben enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably in the Korean Conflict. On Sept. 13, 1952, he was united in marriage to Genevieve Otradovec at St. Joseph of the Lake Church in South Branch. The couple enjoyed 61 loving years together before Genevieve’s passing in 2014. Ruben was a hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family during holidays and loved family celebrations. In Ruben’s free time, he enjoyed fishing and doing wood crafts. Ruben is survived by his eight children, Kenneth “Digger” Hein, of Gillett, Darrell (Sharon) Hein, of Holmen, Michael (Debra) Hein, of Wrightstown, Jody (Bill) Van Camp, of De Pere, Dennis (Diane) Hein, of Shawano, Roberta (Wayne) Hendricks, of Wrightstown, Myron (Chrissy Junion) Hein, of Green Bay, and Alicia (Steven) Wilke, of Keshena; 24 grandchildren, Tracy (Jason), Shannon, Jason, Justin (Karla), Dawn, Nikki (Kevin), Brad (Jamie), Jeremy (Hiedi), Tim (Tina), Billie, Neil (Traci), Tonia (Ethan), Chris (Kailee), Cassy (Guy), Gabe (Cheyenne), Tammy (Craig), Amy, Ashley (Corey), Logan, Alex, Melissa (Tim), Derek, Danielle (Mike) and Kristen (Tyler); and numerous great-grandchildren. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ruben was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; his brother, Walter (Rose) Hein; and parents, Frank and Elsie. A funeral mass for Ruben was held Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Hanz Christian officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph of the Lake Cemetery in South Branch following services. The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice, especially Kelly, Sabine and Chaplin Ben, for the wonderful care and companionship. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com