Search by Name

Search by Name

Harry "Tom" Heitkamp

1927 - 2021

Harry "Tom" Heitkamp obituary, 1927-2021, Cincinnati, OH

BORN

1927

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Spring Grove Funeral Home - Hyde Park

2620 Erie Ave

Cincinnati, Ohio

Harry Heitkamp Obituary

Harry "Tom" Heitkamp

Cincinnati - Harry "Tom" Heitkamp passed away May 3 at the age of 94. Tom was born on March 8, 1927 in Cincinnati to the late Harry Heitkamp and Goldie Heitkamp. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Della Mae Heitkamp. After high school, Tom attended Deep Springs College in California. Returning, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Fine Arts degree. Tom then joined the Army and served from 1954-1956. On December 21, 1957 he married "Dell" whom he had met at college. Retiring in 1987 from Proctor and Gamble as an Art Director, he spent his time gardening, collecting/restoring antiques and listening to classical music. He was a past President of the International Bonzai Society. Tom is survived by his son, Kenneth A. Heitkamp of Wilder, Idaho and two grandchildren. Internment will take place in the Spring Grove Cemetery. Memorial gathering will held on Thursday, May 13 from 1-3 PM at Spring Grove Funeral Home -Elden Good (2620 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208). Memorial contributions should be made in Tom's name to Deep Springs College. Online condolences may be at www.springgrove.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer from May 8 to May 9, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Heitkamp

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Harry Heitkamp's name

Memorial Events
for Harry Heitkamp

May

13

Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Spring Grove Funeral Home - Hyde Park

2620 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Funeral services provided by:

Spring Grove Funeral Home - Hyde Park

2620 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

How to support Harry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Harry Heitkamp's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more