In Memory Of

SP4 & Assistant Fire Chief Wayne G. Hinkley, 78, U.S. Army, Sturgis Fire Department, born October 4, 1945, passed away on December 4, 2023. During Vietnam, Hinkley was a Cannon Crewmember with 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, helping stop North Korean attacks along the DMZ. After the war, he joined the Sturgis F.D., where he served 29 years as a Firefighter and EMT. Hinkley enjoyed bowling, golf, and all Michigan sports teams. He was also a VFW and American Legion member, helping support veterans every chance he got. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!