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John Edward
John Edward Heinrich, 64, of Holland, left this earth Sunday December 9, 2012. John was born July 10, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph and Lena (Lehman) Heinrich. He attended Start High School where he excelled at football and track. He earned a full track and field scholarship to The Ohio State University and held records in high hurdle and an existing record in the low hurdle. After graduating from Ohio State, he attended Mississippi State where he obtained his masters degree. John joined the Air Force and became a fighter pilot instructor during the Vietnam conflict. Flying A-7s and F-16s, John was a Lt. Colonel with the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Tactical Fighter Group, serving faithfully and with pride, completing his duties in October 1994. He was a Captain with Northwest and Delta Airlines where he enjoyed a lengthy and professional career, completing his last flight in the Airbus A320 in September. John was a vice president with Merrill Lynch, Heinrich-Kamal Group, where he specialized in helping fellow pilots manage and grow their retirement assets. He was an avid traveler, high-performance automobile enthusiast and frequent golfer. He was a lover of sports and all animals, especially doting on his birds.
John was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Lena. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Herring); sons, Don (Maria) and Joseph (Courtney); sisters, Marilynn (Ted) Stapleton and Susan Broeren, and grandsons, Jonathan and Ethan.
Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home 5155 W. Sylvania Ave with visitation Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Heritage Church of God on 3520 Strayer Rd., Maumee Thursday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Pilots For Kids, 467 Woodsedge Lane White Lake, MI 48386, The Toledo Humane Society 1920 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, Ohio 43537 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 River Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Heinrich
Susan Broeren
December 5, 2024
I´ll miss you John forever! Do wish we could have gotten together is our later years.
Love you forever , your sister Susan
Tim Thompson
January 22, 2023
Still can´t believe you´re gone John. Thanks for all the good times.
Tim Thompson
Susan Broeren
December 5, 2022
It´s been 10 years and I think about you often and so wish I could see you and talk to you. Miss you and love you very much. Your sister, Susan
Emma grandniece
Susan Broeren
May 8, 2019
Niece Carrie , husband Scott and their girls Emma and Ella
Susan Broeren
May 8, 2019
Grand niece Emma
Susan Broeren
May 8, 2019
Sister Susan and grandniece, Emma
Susan Broeren
May 8, 2019
Art Goldstein
May 6, 2019
Dear Lisa -
I was in the process of heading down to Ohio State from Cleveland for a yearly visit to walk around the campus. John was my roommate at OSU our freshman year at Morrill Tower dormitory in 1966. Just out of curiosity I Googled his name and was shocked to find his obituary. He was a great guy and a terrific roommate. I remember he trained by running up and down the Ohio Stadium steps. He had a great sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bridget Ramlow
February 6, 2015
I worked with John at U.S. Aviation Underwriters . I'm so very sorry for your loss. John was a good friend of mine back then. We lost touch over the years, but I thought of him from time to time. I was shocked to say the least , when seeing this obit . One of the things I remember most, was his wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile. I'm so very very sorry for your loss ....take care .
February 25, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss! I was also a Northwest pilot, flew with John on the 727, and also retired Oct 1st which also happened to be my 54th birthday. He was great to fly with and always had a good attitude. Again, sorry for your loss.....he will be missed Andy Faust [email protected]
Tim & Jackie Tillman
December 16, 2012
Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Cook
December 15, 2012
Lisa,
Just know you are in my thoughts,I had so many good times waiting on you and John when you came to "The Restaurant" in Sylvania, he will so be missed.
December 14, 2012
I'm going to miss teasing John about washing his already clean car... and watching him walk around with his birds on his shoulders. He will be greatly missed. We love you Lisa! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Amy, Madison & Kaylee
Mel DeMars
December 14, 2012
John was not only an All City track star, he was MVP his senior year. He also made the All City team in football as a halfback and was our team's punter as well. He was game MVP in a 15-0 win over Rogers in '65. So sad to see his passing. He was always very helpful to me in both sports. He and family will be in our prayers.
December 14, 2012
Lisa,
We were surprised and saddened to learn of John's passing. We have fond memories of John and you and our days at Vic Tanney's/ Balley's where we all worked out and spent hours talking and kidding around. With deepest sympathy
Sam & Betty Bolotin
Karen Decker Fuller
December 13, 2012
Lisa, I'm so very sorry to hear of John's recent illness and death. My prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Broeren
December 13, 2012
To my brother who I loved with all my heart and always will. May you be in a better place that is loving happy and peaceful. Until I see you again please stay close to me. God bless you. Susan
December 13, 2012
Lisa We are so shocked to hear of John's passing. His love of Flying and Fast nice cars brought us all together! What a great person!! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the family!!
Paul Devers and the Vin Devers Autohaus Family
John Mac Ritchie
December 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's passing. John and my brother, George were in the same class at Start and both in the ANG unit in Toledo. There is a great picture of John as a hurdler in the 1966 Start HS yearbook.Great athlete.
Ralph Lange
December 12, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss Lisa. I flew with John at the Toledo ANG. He was an excellent pilot and and a person of integrity.
Don Thompson
December 12, 2012
Saddened and shocked to hear of John's passing. Flew with him in the Guard in the 80's. Unique man. Proud to serve with him.
Barrie and Bob Howell
December 12, 2012
Dear Lisa,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a good man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Jo & Tybo Wilhelms
December 12, 2012
Lisa and family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Peace and Love, Wilhelms
Michelle & John Glanville
December 12, 2012
Lisa, Joe, and the Heinrich family:
Please accept our deepest condolences over your sudden and tragic loss. There is little that can console you now, but know you are in our prayers.
Jimmy(Jade) East
December 12, 2012
So sad to hear about the lose of John.It seems like I was just in Toledo for the reunion,really to visit WallyFritz at hospice.Losing two buddies from school is hard in such a short time.All 3 of us would play B-ball till midnight, night after night at John's home.Also in that group of guys was Kim( the White Flash)Gray.He lived across the street from John.We watched the NCAA B-ball game between mighty Michigan with CazzieRussel and this little team from UCLA with this little guard named Gail Goodrich.I that emotion that Denny Todak said about John playing the dash board.And we all loved John's mom,dad,and Sue.And all 3guys are gone.But NEVER forgotten.Sadness.
Greg Meyers
December 12, 2012
Dear Lisa and Family,
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. We hope you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you shared. You and John were very kind to Lori and I and we will miss John dearly.
All our love,
Greg Meyers & Lori Moffitt
Dan Schmitt
December 12, 2012
Lisa;
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
December 12, 2012
Lisa, Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. May God comfort you in the coming days and weeks.
Holly and Shelley Hollister
Dan and Hope Finch
December 12, 2012
Although Hope and I had just gotten to know John over the past couple of years, it was never a secret he was very impassioned about everything he enjoyed in life and lived it full-speed. He was a good man, a exlemplary patriot and will be truly missed.
Lori Trosin
December 12, 2012
We did have some goods times, you will be missed
Lois Aey
December 12, 2012
To The Heinrich Family,
Many of John's fellow classmates, who regularly keep in touch, were very saddened to hear of another of our fellow classmates, class of '66, has left us. Our sincere sympathy on your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Dick and Marci Fuller
December 11, 2012
Lisa, please know you are in our prayers. John was always fun and had a story to tell. He will be missed.
Pam Schwarzkopf
December 11, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who got to know John. John was always a true gentleman and outstanding AF fighter pilot who loved his country.
December 11, 2012
John and I ran hurdles together at Start. John placed 1st and I was second in the 1966 district met in both the highs and lows. I was just thinking of him the other day as i was listening to "good lovin" by the Rascals. John was driving some of us to me meet and was beating the heck out of the dash and steering wheel as it played. Both you and he are in my prayers.
Denny Todak Start Class of '66
December 11, 2012
Dear Lisa:
Please know that you have out deepest sympathy on the loss of John. I know that there is little we can say to console you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.
Love,
Patrice and Paul
Tuffy Reason
December 11, 2012
Through the years I remember so many pleasant locker room and workout conversations with John at the "Bally's" club on Monroe Street, which closed in late November 2008. What a handsome fellow, very gracious and direct. John always made me feel like we were good friends when we were mere acquaintances. He had that style. God bless, John.
Sarah & Joe Lapp
December 11, 2012
Lisa, we were so sorry to hear of your husband's death. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 11, 2012
John,
To be always missed but never forgotten....
Lisa
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Love
Debbie Kesler
December 11, 2012
Lisa,Joe, sorry for your loss !
Bob Taylor
Victoria and Jim Howell
December 11, 2012
Lisa I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I hate the fact that we are family and it seems that the only time we see each other is at funerals. I am out of town for the week but wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your family. Please take care of yourself.
Love,
Victoria (Stough) Howell and Jim Howell
Mark Trankina
December 11, 2012
Lisa,
I am so very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy to fly with, and I always looked forward to the many trips we had. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Valerie White
December 11, 2012
John was truly one-of-a-kind. A champion, an achiever, a really nice guy. I am honored to have known him. He will be sorely missed. Lisa, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis Stephens
December 11, 2012
Lisa,
John was a person who embraced life to it's fullest. He enriched the lives he touched. My deepest condolences on John's passing. You and your family are in my prayers in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Sears
December 11, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a great man who loved his family. He will be missed by many.
The Sears'
Beth Hoye
December 11, 2012
Lisa - my deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Prayers are being said daily for you and your family.
December 11, 2012
John, You always had a smile on your face and a story to tell when we would run into each other. I enjoyed the time we worked together at Shearson Lehman Bros. I was in your office or you in mine bouncing ideas off of each other. It was a pretty crazy time, but we got through it. Lisa my deepest sympathies to you. I know you two had a special connection that we could all see. Robb Thomas
December 11, 2012
My sincere regrets to John's family. As a friend of John's he added flavor and fun to many of our lives. The world will be a less exciting place! With love and kindest personal regard...Monica Malhoit
Dave & Sherry Rollins
December 11, 2012
Lisa,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the rest of your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Sherry
Moufid Hazzouri
December 11, 2012
My deapest condolences on John's passing. I am so saddened by this news. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.
Robin O'Connor
December 11, 2012
Lisa & Joe & family, there is nothing I can say or do at this difficult time to ease the loss of John but our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Very sorry. Robin & Greg
December 11, 2012
Our sincere sympathies, The Robert C. Hunt family.
Russell Beamish
December 11, 2012
I will truly miss my good friend!
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