Wayne Donald Heldt

Wayne Donald Heldt obituary, Bloomingdale, IL

Wayne Donald Heldt

Wayne Heldt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2024.
Wayne Donald Heldt, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Bloomingdale, Illinois surrounded by his family on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1939, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mitzi, his daughter Heather, his grandson Spencer, and three other grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Wayne to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/)

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August 16, 2024

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Chris Benoodt

August 16, 2024

Although I lost touch with Wayne several years ago, I felt like, if I ever saw him again, it would be with hearty hello and an invitation to sit down and share some laughs, some stories (trying to outdo each other or get a chuckle), and some reminisces of our Frankel days. He was a great proofreader and an even better friend and colleague, loved by all. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Sally Murphy

August 15, 2024

Mitzi, I'm so sorry, working with Wayne was always fun and I so enjoyed our
lunches after retirement. My condolences to your family. Sally

Justin O'Brien

August 7, 2024

Wayne always had a good story to share. He would love to amaze the younger employees with his experience of his service with Elvis in Germany. And I was amazed to learn that he was a third generation typographer, and proud of it. I enjoyed his reminiscences of his early years in the Edgewater neighborhood. And I was always astonished at his capacity for golf and beer. He was a hard worker, great company, and a loyal friend. I am sorry for your loss.

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