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Donald Heinlen Obituary
Donald William Heinlen, 87 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 30, 2025 at home following an extended illness. Don was born January 17, 1938 in Bucyrus to the late William Lee Heinlen and Mary Ellen (Haycook) Heinlen. He was married on August 7, 1960 to Linda (Ross) Heinlen who survives.
Don is also survived by children Cheryl (Sandy) Hadsell, Terry (Sandy) Heinlen, Todd (Leah) Heinlen and Ted (Beth) Heinlen; 8 grandchildren, Jeff (Krissta) Hadsell, Craig Hadsell, Daniel (Emily) Heinlen, Derek Heinlen, Kyle (Kristina) Heinlen, Kayla (Zane Sayre) Heinlen, Cole (Bailey Hill) Heinlen, and Carson (Lyndie) Heinlen; 2 great grandchildren Aubrey and Gavin Hadsell; brother Charles Heinlen; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandchild Kristopher Hadsell, brothers Wayne and Raymond; and sister Barbara Beigley.
Don graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1957 and served 2 years in the U.S. Army. He began working at Swan Rubber for 10 years and helped at Archie Holloway’s Garage before retiring from Timken after 30 years.
Don was a member of Woodlawn Global Methodist Church and had Pastored at Olive Branch UMC, Sharon Holiness, New Haven UMC, and New Winchester UMC. Don enjoyed fishing on his boat at Lake Erie, playing euchre, and going on vacations with family and friends. Don shared his testimony and passion for Christ while serving on Lay Witness Missions for several years which included a Mission trip to Cuba. Don was an O.S.U. Buckeye fan and appreciated John Deere Tractors.
Most importantly Don enjoyed get togethers with the family and being with his wife, children, and grandchildren in the house that he built on King Road.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 12 noon at the Woodlawn Global Methodist Church. Services will begin at noon with Pastor Sean McLeod officiating and being assisted by longtime friends Pastors Lester and Wanda Wilson. The family suggests memorials be made to the Woodlawn G.M.C. Memorial Fund or Midwest Mission, 1001 Mission Drive, Pawnee, IL 62558.
The Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Heinlen
Linda Leyda
February 3, 2025
Our deepest sympathy is extended you and your family. Jim & Linda Leyda
Charlotte Palm
February 1, 2025
Linda and family, you have my deepest Sympathy in your loss.
Please pass my sympanthy onto Chsrles.
Gene and Winnie Divney
February 1, 2025
Sorry to hear about Don, you have our condolences.God bless him,rest in peace.
Arlene I Main
January 31, 2025
Our condolences to Linda and family of Don's passing. We knew him from school. Thank you Linda for the phone call.
Prayers for you and family.
Ron and Arlene Main
Tom and Sandy Kellogg
January 31, 2025
Dear Linda and Families, thinking of you and the kids during this difficult time. I´m so grateful to have seen both of you last time we were home So glad his struggle to breath is over, and he can rest in peace
Jackie Dunn
January 31, 2025
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Know we are thinking of you, Linda, and all of your family at this time. With sympathy Alan and Linda Gano and Jackie Dunn
Linda Kaufman, Plymouth Presbyterian
January 31, 2025
Praying for you and your family Linda!
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