Donald Hinds Sr., 86, of Wentzville, MO, passed away on December 22, 2022 at SSM- Lake St. Louis, MO. He was born on March 27, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Wilbur and Gertrude (Beckmann) Hinds. Donald attended school with his siblings and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He later attended St. Louis University and Washington University graduating with a Master's Degree. He and Mary (Comer) were united in marriage on Nov 18, 1961 in St. Louis, MO. To this union were born four children; Ellen, Nancy, Susan and Donald Jr. Donald was a very talented musician and played piano all over the city including restaurants, malls, Von Maur, Plaza Frontenac and many nursing homes.

Donald is survived by his ex-wife and best friend, Mary Hinds of Troy, MO , children;  Ellen (Rich) Ainsworth, Nancy (Eric) Van Ness, Susan (Erik) Rasmussen and Donald Hinds Jr.,  grandchildren; Gregory, Collin, Taylor, Alexander, Mackenzie, Gabrielle, Landon, Morgan and Madison, great-grandchild; Jameson, one sister, Mary Ann Sondag, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Joseph Hinds and Barbara (Hinds) O'Brien.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 100 Thompson Drive Troy, MO 63379

Funeral – will also be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church 100 Thompson Drive Troy, MO 63379 Father Mike Lydon to officiate.

Interment- Sacred Heart Cemetery Troy, MO

Memorials- St. Vincent DePaul c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossom@gmail.com