Kansas City, Missouri
1953 - 2013 Virgil G. Heitz, 59, of Lees Summit, MO passed away April 15, 2013. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20 followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, c/o Virgil Heitz, 3011 Baltimore, KCMO 64108. Virgil was born November 19, 1953, the son of Glenn and Darlene Heitz, in Charles City, IA. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA and from the Baptist Hospital Respiratory Care Program. Virgil worked as a Respiratory Therapist at area hospitals. He began working at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, where he met and worked with his wife, Linda and her mother, Maurine. He worked at Trinity for 20 years. While at Trinity Hospital, Virgil also worked with patients at Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, which was across the street from the hospital. He later worked as director of the department for Overland Park Regional Hospital and Menorah Medical Center. He touched the lives of many people and patients throughout his professional career. He was a great teacher and mentor to other Respiratory Therapists in the area. His children, Derek and Monica, will always be with Virgil's spirit. He loved and cherished them more than we can know. Virgil was closest to heaven when on a stream fly fishing; it was a spiritual time for him. Virgil is finally at peace. He was a wonderful person who touched many lives with his gentle spirit and unmatched wit. He was a great teacher, mentor, father, and husband who will be deeply missed by those who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Derek and wife Carri; daughter, Monica and friend Rob; two sisters, Carol Schmidt and husband Bill; Jeanine Tudor and husband Joe; brother, Randy Heitz and wife Marilyn; and his parents. Condolences may be left for the family at www.muehlebachchapel.com Muehlebach Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned since 1954. 816.444.2060 www.muehlebachchapel.com
I just learned of Virgil's passing and was saddened to hear this news. I worked with him at TLH from 1997-2001. He was a gentle soul with an endless smile.
Elizabeth Seidelman
February 20, 2014 | St. Louis, MO
I was with Virgil when he bought his first fishing rod and taught him some things on the banks of the Upper Iowa R. Some of my fondest memories of Luther were Virgil's humor and partnering with him to play cards. There weren't many made like him. One of the truly funniest people ever.
Al Kraemer
September 20, 2013 | Dousman, WI
Linda and Family,
I'm was so saddened to hear of Virgil's passing - just yesterday. He was just as friendly and helpful as everyone has said here in the guest book. I worked with him at TLH in the early 90's, and he always had a smile and a funny story to tell. I saw him in recent years at Menorah, and it was so good to run into him again. God bless you, Virgil. You were a kind soul.
Billie Smith
May 16, 2013 | Blue Springs, MO
Linda,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please contact me
David M. Tripses [email protected]
David Tripses
May 16, 2013 | Kansas City, MO
I worked with Virgil at Trinity for years and we have kept in touch since it's demise. I haven't spoken to Virgil for several months but he will be missed by many. Our condolences to all his family.
Ron & Deb Niece
April 25, 2013 | Fairway, KS
I'm very sad to hear about Virgil's passing. As a Respiratory Therapist, I always enjoyed and respected Virgil. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Vicki Letourneau
April 24, 2013 | Leawood, KS
A great guy that will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Jeff Zimmer
April 24, 2013 | Tampa, FL
Virgil was like the heart and soul of Trinity, a kind and a gentle man. Virgil, you are missed.
DESI BRAVO
April 22, 2013 | MERRIAM, KS
I worked with Virgil for 10 years at TLH in the Respiratory Care Department. No matter how tough things were at work he always had a smile on his face. I was sorry to hear of his passing.
Henry Gault
April 22, 2013 | Olathe, KS
