Arnold Hinrichs

Arnold "A.J." Hinrichs Jr., age 51, of South St. Paul, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near Wanamingo, MN.   Family and friends are invited to a time of sharing on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault. Interment will be held at the Zumbrota Cemetery.   Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.   Arnold August Hinrichs Jr., the son of Arnold Sr. and Lorraine (Parthenais) Hinrichs, was born on May14, 1958 in Massena, New York. He attended Simley High School and graduated with the class of 1976. Following high school A.J. served in the United States Army.   After his service time, A.J. was self employed as a carpenter. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, wood carving, collecting coins and old model cars.   He is survived by his parents, Arnold and Lorraine Hinrichs Sr. of Donna, TX; by his brother, Todd Hinrichs and special friend Tracy Schwarting of Dodge Center, MN; by three nieces, Samantha Schwarting, Bridget Schwarting and Paige Hinrichs and by his great niece Briahna Barlow and other relatives and friends.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents and other relatives.