Dieter Heinz

Dieter Heinz Dieter Heinz, 70, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Dieter will be missed and remembered by his family, friends, colleagues and students around the globe. Dieter was born and educated in Germany and became a U.S. citizen in 1970. He was a chemist and professional educator of hazardous materials emergency response and safety. He cared deeply about his students and found creative ways of teaching and making learning fun. He respected his colleagues and thought highly of all his many friends. He has resided in San Luis Obispo County for the past 37 years. Dieter loved spending time with his family, working in his garden, keeping up on German soccer, vacationing in Hawaii, taking pictures of sunsets, and walking around Atascadero Lake visiting with the animals. He particularly had a passion for the bald eagle which symbolizes strength, courage and freedom. Dieter is survived by his wife Jeanette; his son Brian (Janene); daughters Monika Pock (Alex) and Susan Savino (Pete); 6 grandchildren Courtney, Scott, Mikayla, Nicholas, Zachary and Carson; and family in Germany. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Pismo Beach pier. His ashes were scattered by airplane off the California Central Coast in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A memorial bench and plaque have been placed on the Pismo Beach Pier Boardwalk in Dieter's honor. Other memorials are being planned. If you wish to donate, please contact the family.