Renate M. Hinsepp

Renate M. (Junker) Hinsepp, 78, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Berlin, Germany, Renate was the daughter of the late Paul and Margot (Schleinstein) Junker. She was the devoted mother of Michael Hinsepp, Corina Torrey and Ramona Giorgio-McCann; cherished Oma (grandmother) of Ian and Taric Torrey, Autumn, Hannah and William McCann; Uroma (Great Grandma) of Thomas Torrey. She also leaves behind two brothers, Joachim and Frank Junker and several nieces and nephews, all in Germany. Renate first and foremost loved spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. Much time was spent together with a favorite being an afternoon or evening having tea and playing games, especially German Romme and Mensch ärgere Dich nicht. She loved the theater, notably musicals and was an avid reader. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting and crocheting and she could frequently be found knitting something for her great grandson or other family member. She loved spending time outside, particularly in her flower garden, relaxing on her deck, and walking her dog Sophie. Renate was a long-time member of the German American Cultural Society of Pawtucket RI, including serving as membership secretary for many years. While there Renate also took upon herself rejuvenating the library with gathering and organizing many books, music and movies to help promote and keep German culture alive. She was also a long standing member of the SGTV Alpenblumen dance group, having been a dancer for many years and more recently serving as Trachtenmutter. After arriving from Germany in 1968 with her young son, Michael, she established roots first in Providence and then Johnston, RI. While young, Renate had for many years been a homemaker while raising her children. She later chose to further her education and returned to school. She graduated and then worked as an administrative assistant until her retirement. Offices she worked at were Lovett, Schefrin & Gillogly, Brown & Sharpe, Sydney Supply Co., and The Sisters of Mercy. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22nd from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI. A Funeral Procession to the Cemetery will begin on Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m., from the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home followed by a Graveside Service at 12:00 p.m. in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Johnston, RI. All are cordially invited to join us to remember and celebrate Renate’s life following the burial at the German-American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Gathering to begin at approximately 2:00 p.m.

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Renate M. Hinsepp

May 12, 2024