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Walter Heiden Obituary
Walter Ernst Heiden, age 95 passed away Thursday September 2, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital after complications from surgery.
He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Margaret (Heiken) Heiden, his loving wife of 49 years. He was born on December 30, 1925 in Stettin, Germany.
He immigrated to the United States in 1951. Walter worked as a supervisor in the test cell for Avco Lycoming Division for 30 years. He was a member of the Germania Sport Club. Walter enjoyed swimming daily at the Italian Community center and later at the Shelton Community Center. He also enjoying gardening, dancing and watching classic movies. Spending time on his deck, sipping a glass of wine, listening to the bird's chirp, looking out over his beautiful gardens was one of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid traveler enjoying numerous ocean and river cruises throughout the world.
Walter was a self-taught craftsman and took great satisfaction in building his own home in the Lake Forest section of Bridgeport. His family was his pride and joy and he cherished the time they spent together. He was easy going, offering support and sharing life lessons and stories with his children and grandchildren.
Walter is survived by his three sons Richard (Lynda), Ronald (Kathleen) and Gary (Crystal), all of Shelton. Grandfather "Opa" to eight beloved and cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Mykala, Christopher, Nathanial (Kristie), Kyrsten, Daniel, Nicholas and Kyle. His sister-in-law Anne Heiden, nephews Robert and Peter. Many loving nephews and nieces in Spain and Germany. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was predeceased by his parents William and Helen Heiden, his beloved wife Margaret Heiden, his twin brother William Heiden and sister Charlotte Kreklau.
The family will have a private service at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Easton, CT
In Lieu of flowers, those who desire may donate to Saint Vincents Swim across the sound c/o St Vincents Medical Center (HHC). The family wishes to thank SVMC and SVMC rehab for their exceptional care.
Arrangements in care of Dennis, D'Arcy, Abriola & Kelemen of Stratford
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Jeff Kohut
September 20, 2021
Ron, Ricky, Gary, and families/grandchildren: I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember our childhood and youth in Lake Forest/"the neighborhood" very fondly. We had a wonderful life growing up as we did in "the neighborhood," because of the presence of kind, gentle, watchful parents, such as your dad. I don't recall him every showing an unpleasant side during all of the years that I knew him. My memories of him are that he was a "sweetheart" of a man, and very wise and intelligent, with fascinating technical projects always underway in your basement/garage. You were certainly fortunate to have him as your dad, and to enjoy his wisdom, kindness, and guidance, and to be under his fatherly auspices for so many years.
Peace, and wonderful memories,
Jeff Kohut
Tom Puschaver
September 9, 2021
worked for Walt at AVCO Lycoming in R@D. He was a great fellow.
Our visit July 2021
Wally and Anneliese Urpin
September 7, 2021
Walter and Gretal were my parents best friends. Many card parties, picnics and horseshoe games. Great memories which I am grateful for.. Sending all his boys and family our deepest condolences.
Bob McPhail
September 7, 2021
Ron and Family : My sincere condolences on passing of your Father/ Grandfather. He was blessed with a long life, well lived. Rest in peace.
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