George J. Hehemann

HEHEMANN Colonel GEORGE J. HEHEMANN, U.S. Army (Ret.) Passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the age of 76. Colonel Hehemann served in the U.S. Army for over 31 years with one tour in Korea, two tours in Vietnam, and three tours in Germany. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the youngest of four children to Robert and Authylanne Hehemann, Colonel Hehemann moved with his family at the age of 13 to St. Petersburg, FL. He attended St. Petersburg High School where he stood out as a pitcher for the varsity baseball team. He graduated from Florida State University in 1956 where he lettered in baseball as a pitcher for the Seminoles from 1953-1956. A product of the Florida State Army ROTC program, Colonel Hehemann was commissioned in the U.S. Army Field Artillery in 1956 and later transferred to the Quartermaster Corps. Throughout his outstanding military career Colonel Hehemann commanded at the company, battalion, and brigade levels. He retired from his final assignment as the Deputy Executive Director of the Defense Logistics Agency in 1987. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his two daughters, Deborah Hehemann Calder and Valarie Jean Wright; son-in-law, LTC Timothy G. Wright, U.S. Army (Retired); and brother William E. Hehemann. Col. Hehemann''s funeral service is scheduled for November 24, 9 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. The service will be graveside with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Col. Hehemann''s name to the Disabled American Veterans or the American Heart Association.