Justin Roman Hein

The Life of Justin Roman Hein Justin Roman Hein, 84, entered into Gods presence on June 2, 2018. Justin was born on May 28th, 1934 in Colwich, KS to Aloysius and Emma (Lies) Hein. He was the fourth of seven siblings: Thelma, Fred, Clem, Justin, Bob, Carl, and Marilyn. He attended Andale High School and was a star football player, and Captain of the team. He also was the editor of the school newspaper, The Shadow. Following graduation, he studied at St. Benedicts and then entered the Navy. Justin was proud to serve our country as a Navy Physicians Assistant for 4 years. After departing the Navy he attended Wichita State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. Justin was a part of the Beat generation and what was known as the Wichita Vortex, an original and acclaimed group of poets, artists, and musicians. Justin then moved to San Francisco where he attended University of California, Berkeley to further his studies. In Justins words an excerpt from: A Blackout Tavern -Study in 1960s Folklore by Pat OConnor After graduating, Hein “went out on a dream. I hitched a ride to the West Coast. I had read Kerouacs On The Road and went out for a big adventure. I went to North Beach, fresh from the Kansas Plains, right after Ginsberg read Howl. I was there for six years, part of a circle of people from Wichita interested in the arts.” These included: Dave Haselwood, Michael McClure, Bruce Conner, and Charles Plymell. After being away for 6 years he moved back to Wichita where he stayed close to family and helped with a family business. He was a property manager just a few blocks from WSU campus where he met and housed students from around the world. Justin was raised Catholic and throughout his life he was committed and devoted to God. He enjoyed visiting the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. Justin was an avid volunteer at many of the churches as well as The Lords Diner. He loved to help others and serve God. It was only natural being an artist that he had a true love of all of the arts. He supported and attended many local events at Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita Music Theater, The Forum, The Met Live at the Murdock Theater and WSU to name a few. He and his long-time companion, Maggie Harms, were constantly out adventuring to any performance they could find around town enjoying good food, great conversation and good company together. Justin was an self-proclaimed movie critic in his own right. He scored films based on emotion, how many times he cried and how many times he laughed. For him, if he had at least one cry and a couple of good laughs this meant it was a must see! Continuing his devotion to God, in his later years he attended daily mass at St. Joseph Hospital Chapel. He had a wonderful community of friends from the arts, to the church and to his daily environment at his home in the assisted living center and of course was close to his family. His sister, Marilyn, was a devoted caretaker to him for many years and would help him with anything he needed. He was very structured and kept her on a schedule, even with his daily phone calls. They were siblings that respected and loved each other greatly. Justin loved and is loved by his many friends and relatives. He was an eclectic and passionate man with a pure heart that will be remembered. His sweet and endearing conversations and spirit will remain with us always. Justin is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Fred, Clem and Carl. He is survived by his three siblings Thelma Ast, Marilyn (Joseph) Olden and Robert Hein, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be at 11:30 am, Friday, June 8, 2018; Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018, both at All Saints Catholic Church. Graveside Service to follow at 2:00 pm at St. Mark Catholic Cemetery. Memorials have been established with The Lords Diner or Music Theater Wichita. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Written by his loving niece, Stacee Olden