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1939
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2019
GARY HEINEKE Obituary
Gary Heineke, 80, of El Centro passed away on September 15, 2019 of natural causes. He was born on June 10, 1939 in York, NE to George and Jennie (Dey) Heineke. Gary married Sarah Beachler on July 7, 1957 in Gresham, NE. Gary worked in steel fabrication for over 50 years. In the last 10 plus years of his career, he bought the company he had worked for and became the owner and operator of G.W. Heineke Co. Inc. He was responsible for many of the steel structures throughout the Imperial Valley and beyond. Gary was known for his big heart, generosity and humorous personality. He was truly loved and will be severely missed by his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Gary is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Heineke; daughters, Mitzi LePere (Kyle) and Jolene Brown (Perry); grandchildren, Kaylene Schuh (Blake), Jay LePere, Joel LePere (Anna), Jordan Brown and Jacob Brown; great-grandchild, Charlie Schuh; caregiver/friend extraordinaire, Rosalyn De La Mora and beloved dog Fluffy. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Evangelical -Lutheran Church, 768 West Holt Ave El Centro and will be officiated by Rev. Doug Griebenaw. A memorial may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church.
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Mary McGee
September 23, 2019
Dear Sally,I know that this time is more difficult than you could have imagined. I will be praying for you and with you and your family.
Pat Worthington Sundstrom
September 22, 2019
Sally, I was sorry to read of the passing of your husband. It has been many years since we worked together at the Welfare Department but I do remember you talking a lot about your husband and the girls. I pray for God's comfort to support you and your family.
Kyle LePere
September 22, 2019
May God richly bless the family of Gary. His legacy will live on in their hearts and minds.
Sally, Mitzi and Kyle, Jolene and Perry.
Kaylene and Blake, Jay, Joel and Anna.
Jordan, Jacob
Charlie.
We all will remember him and how added to our lives.
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