Adolph Henry Hinz, son of John and Sophia Ahrens Hinz, was born Oct. 4, 1886, in Manning, Iowa. He attended Manning schools. He was united in marriage with Antonia Feldmann on Feb. 19, 1933.

Believed to be the oldest resident of Manning, Mr. Hinz spent his entire life within a few blocks of his birth place. The son of an architect who emigrated from Germany, he helped develop the community, designed and built 25 houses and a four-unit apartment building.

Mr. Hinz died Oct. 20, 1976 at Manning General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, one sister, one stepsister and two stepbrothers.

He is survived by his wife, a son, Harlyn and his wife, Ernestine, of Seattle, Washington, four grandchildren, one great grandson and two sisters, Lillian Mohr of Manning and Verna Hoffmann, of California.