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John Heintzman Obituary
PEORIA HEIGHTS - John Robert "Jack" Heintzman, 84, of 5227 Montclair died at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
He was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Peoria to John and Bernita Heintzman. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary Weyeneth Heintzman.
He also is survived by his four children, John Heintzman of Peoria, Jeff Heintzman of Peoria, Mark (Karen) Heintzman of Athens, Ga., and Lynn Heintzman of Denver, Colo. He also is survived by his four grandchildren, Benjamin, Maggie, Callie and Luke Heintzman, also of Athens, Ga.
He graduated from Peoria High School in 1944.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific.
He graduated from Bradley University in 1950, where he was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. He was a high jumper who won five national championships and did two world tours with the Amateur Athletic Union.
He spent most of his sales career as a wholesale appliance salesman travelling throughout Illinois.
There will be a private memorial service for family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to Grace Presbyterian Missions or to the South Side Mission.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at peoriafuneral.com.
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Pat Dille
November 1, 2010
Rosemary,
I just found out tonight through the Watchman about Jack. I am praying you sense the Lord's comfort, strength and peace these difficult days and weeks! Love, Pat Dille
Curt LeRoy
October 19, 2010
To Rose and Heintzman family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Curt LeRoy
randy simmons
October 16, 2010
to the heintzman family,
i am really sorry to hear about the death of your husband and father. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
your friend,
randy simmons
Al Wilson
October 14, 2010
Sorry to read about Jack's death.
October 14, 2010
To the Heintzman family: I was sorry to read of Jack's death. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Marge Neff
Stephanie Marsh
October 14, 2010
To the Heintzman family- I am sorry for your loss... Jack was a wonderful man! It was easy to see that just in the short time that I knew him. To me, he was known as the "penny man." For he'd come into CEFCU, my place of employment and ask for bags of pennies! He'd also always bestow us with strawberry candies. Mrs. Heintzman, you are a very strong woman and I admire that. May Jack rest in peace.
Robin Turner
October 14, 2010
Mark, sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
October 14, 2010
To the family of Jack Heintzman
You have my sympathy on the loss your family member. Jack and my younger brother, Bill Miller, were like brothers to each other. I last saw him at the memorial service for Bill. Jack and his parents treated Bill a member of their family. May you know that he is a special person to so many.
Margery Miller Bettman
1246 Foxffire Lane
Naples, Florida 34104
Paul Filip
October 14, 2010
I am deeply sorry for the loss of John. My prayers are with all of the Heintzman family during this time of loss.
Holly Mellies-Harper
October 14, 2010
John and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He is now where we all want to be, watching over you all. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you not only at this time but always..Think of him and you will smile..in friendship
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