Arnold K. Hinrichs, 90, of Royal passed away at 2:09 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Country Health Nursing Home, Gifford.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating. Burial will follow in Kopmann Cemetery, Royal. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in Diers Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.

Arnold was born January 20, 1927, in Rural Urbana the son of Klass and Emma Meier Hinrichs. He married Carolyn Frerichs June 29, 1947 in Royal. She preceded him in death October 16, 1995.

He is survived by one son, Rodney (Margie) Hinrichs of Rural Urbana; three daughters, Karlene (Dan) Frerichs of Royal, Melinda (Mike) Huls of Royal, Jody (John) Leevey of Ogden; eight grandchildren, Cory Hinrichs, Kent Hinrichs, Kelly Lay, Ryan Frerichs, Josh Huls, Christopher Huls, Jessica Buesing, Jeremy Leevey and 11 great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Arnold was a life-long farmer. In 1993, he moved from the farm to Royal. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville where he sang in the church choir, served on the church council and had been a Sunday School teacher. He served on the Armstrong High School School Board and was a former member of the Rantoul Lodge 1496 Loyal Order of Moose.

He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Illini fan. He enjoyed bowling and playing euchre with his monthly card club.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, the American Cancer Society or the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.