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Michael Roland Heitkamp
1953 - 2010
Michael Roland Heitkamp
1953 - 2010
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BORN
1953
DIED
2010
Michael Heitkamp Obituary
He grew up in Bracken, where his parents owned the Bracken Grocery Store. He was a graduate of Canyon High School and Texas State University. He was a sheriff's deputy for Comal County for several years before joining the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Highway Patrol Officer. He retired from the DPS in 2007.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roland Heitkamp, and his sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Peace.
He is survived by two daughters, Shelby Heitkamp of Bulverde, Texas, and Ashley Triffet of Missouri; mother, Alice Heitkamp of New Braunfels; nephews Keith Peace, Larry Peace and Kevin Peace; niece Lane Schmidt and numerous great nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Zoeller Funeral Home. Services will conclude in the chapel. The family has requested that memorial contributions in memory of Mike be given to his daughter's college fund. Contributions can be made to the Shelby Heitkamp College Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank #3190840441.
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Joni Rutherford-Salazar
March 24, 2010
I remember Mike from coming to McKenna ER as a Trooper !!! He was such a kind warm person with a gentle smile...he will be missed. I am so sorry for all of his family and my prayers are with you all !!! May GOD bring peace to your hearts during this time of sorrow.
Robert Heitkamp
March 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathies. From the old days at the Bracken Store and 9-pin bowling with Mike at the Bracken Bowling Alley to all of the other wonderful memories of Mike... He will be missed.
-The Family of Raymond and Lola Heitkamp (Lola, Harlan and Gerry Heitkamp, Darleen and David Ferry, Matt (Faye) Landry, and Robert Heitkamp)
Sami Main
March 16, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss my mother spoke of him often. My thoughts are with you. May God give you and your family the comfort you need during with time of sorrow. Sami Main ( For My Mother Sammy Zeller)
Audrey Stratemann
March 16, 2010
Hope it helps to know that we care. We just cannot believe what we are hearing. He is much too young. Love and God Bless You, Audrey & Pinky Stratemann
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Sherry Wofford
March 16, 2010
Mike was a happy and blessed man. I am honored to be in the same family as he. May the twinkle in his eye and the sweetness of his smile remain in our hearts forever. God bless Aunt Alice, who set an amazig example of optimism, may her heart be comforted. May all of Mike's immediate family be comforted. Love, Sherry Lynn Heitkamp Wofford
March 16, 2010
Mike was a wonderful man. We remember the times he went snow skiing
with all of us in New Mexico. He will be truly missed.
Keith & Sunda Weidner
Michael E. Stackhouse
March 16, 2010
To the family of Mike Heitkamp , I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayer is that God will bless you with His Spirit of grace and peace during this time of mourning and grieving. I give thanks to the Almighty that he gave me a chance of knowing Mike in high school in which I can say, “I had the privilege walking with a giant of a man.”
Michael C. Elbel
March 16, 2010
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you. There are many memories and stories to be shared.
Donald Heitkamp
March 15, 2010
Most sincerest of our condolences to a beloved family member. we will miss him.
Dunreeth Heitkamp-Jahnsen
March 15, 2010
My Deepest sympathy on the loss of Mike and at such a young age. Great guy and a great loss. My prayers are with you guys.
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