Justin Edward Hinen, 21, of Columbia City, Ind., died early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013, as a result of a snowmobiling accident north of Columbia City.

He was born Jan. 29, 1992 in Columbia City, a son of Jeffery L. and Cynthia A. (Schenkel) Hinen. He graduated from Columbia City High School and just recently completed his associate’s degree in business and marketing at Baker College.

He was employed at the family business, Hinen Printing.

His memberships included St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, FFA, Eel River Pheasants Forever, NRA and 10-year member of Whitley County 4-H Inc.

Surviving relatives include his parents: Jeff and Cindy; a brother and a sister: Jeremy Hinen and Jennifer Hinen; grandparents: Dale and Sharon Hinen and Joan Schenkel Hinen; and paternal great-grandmother: Mary Hinen, all of Columbia City.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Thomas Schenkel; and step-grandfather: Chuck Hinen.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 315 S. Line St., Columbia City, with visitation one hour prior. The burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Whitley County 4-H Inc.