Hintz, Samuel Lee, 54, of Coral Springs, passed away July 22, 2012. Sam was born January 12, 1958 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Shirley (nee Wager) Hintz and the late Jerry Hintz. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1978 - 1982 attaining the rank of Sergeant. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 28 years, Anne, his daughters, Amanda Hintz, Emily Hintz, son, Michael Hintz, mother, Shirley Hintz, brothers, Brian (Donna) Hintz, Jeff Hintz and nephew, Jacob Hintz. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 27, 2012, 3:00 - 4:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Sam's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3411 NW 9th Avenue, #701, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, 954-565-4775 or online at www.JDRF.org.