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William Heitzer Obituary

William E. Heitzer VIRGINIA BEACH - William E. Heitzer, 69, passed away June 29, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment with military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 2, 2009.

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Beverly Bunch

July 11, 2009

Rita,
Bob and I were sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your many fond memories bring you comfort at this time.

July 9, 2009

Hi Rita. I'm Rays friend Kenny. So Sorry to hear about Bills passing. Ray told me he was really sick. He died young. I remember that I enjoyed when you guys would come to Butler.Sorry Rita.

Russ & Nancy Wallis

July 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carolyn McCauley

July 7, 2009

Rita and family, We are so sorry we haven't been in touch before now. Ashby and I just found out today. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michael/Dee Dee Newcaster

July 7, 2009

Dear Rita & families; may we express our deepest sympathy in the death of William. I remember being a friend of his from the Class of 1957, at Butler High School. He was a real nice person, who will be remembered by all of us who had the fortune to know him.

Ed Cohen

July 7, 2009

Members of the Zelienople, PA American Legion, Post 474, proudly salute this fallen veteran.

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Sharon Hutchinson

July 4, 2009

Dear Rita and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We will sorely miss him. and his wonderful voice.

I hope that you and your family will come back and visit us often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Hutchinson (Charlottesville)

Medea Rodina

July 2, 2009

Dear Rita and Family,
In the short few years that you have known our Kelley, the love in your family has made a huge impact on her life. We know that the angels up in heaven are ready to embrace Bill with all of the love, joy and grace with which you have embraced our sister and daughter. May the power of that love be a comfort to you during this difficult time of loss.
Our thoughts are with you,
Jed, Medea, Russ and JoAnn

Kimille Johnson

June 30, 2009

Dear Rita and Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you all in your time of loss. Bill was a great man and I will always remember the fun times we had. Now Rick's long time buddy will be there with him. May God give you peace and comfort.
Love,
Kimille Johnson

Linda Baker

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nonie Hale

June 30, 2009

Please know you all are in my prayers for the loss of your husband,father,grand pa and friend. He was a very good person always willing to help anyone. Bill was a treat and always will be remembered with great fondness. I always smile when I think of his sweet personality. God be with you Rita, Nikki, Kim and Billy...
Know he will be waiting for us all on the shore in heaven with open arms...
RIP Bill

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