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Lorin Heimerl Obituary
Lorin M. Heimerl, age 83, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, at his home. Lorin was born in Medford, WI on October 30, 1929 to the late George and Myrtle (Simerson) Heimerl. After High School in Medford, he attended and graduated from U.W. Madison. Following college, Lorin proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he worked as a hardware salesman in Western Nebraska where he met his wife, Venee' Kramer. They were united in marriage in McCook, Nebraska in 1954.They returned to Medford where he co-owned the family Hardware/Variety store. He began his career in insurance sales with Wausau Insurance and eventually settled in Appleton with his family in 1971, retiring in 1990. Lorin enjoyed spending time with his family at their cottage on Lake Esadore in Medford. He was a longtime member of the Appleton Curling Club, Fox Valley Golf Club, and an active member at St. Thomas More Catholic Church for many years where he served on the board and also as an usher.
Lorin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Venee'; seven children: Michael (Maureen), Buffalo, NY, Michele (John) Ciske, Appleton, Stephen (Connie), Appleton, Gregory (Katie), Appleton, Kevin (Ann), Appleton, Christopher (Dana), Littleton, CO, Eric, Appleton; grandchildren: Marya (Andrew) Wlos, Elizabeth (Brendan) Kelly, Mackenzie Ciske, Johanna (Stan) Ciske, Dustin (Amanda), Nathaniel, Brittney, Joseph, Elizabeth, Daniel, Jack, Katie Grace, Brooklyn, and Lanie; great grandchildren: Caeden, Cullen, and Calvin; brother, William, Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents George & Myrtle, daughter Denise, sister Barbara (Robert) Partridge, in-laws Joseph (Lucille) Kramer and sister-in-law Marianne.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Friday, December 7, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald St. with Father Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Friday from 9:30 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Medford. Flowers gratefully declined.
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Bruce Porlier
December 8, 2012
Heimerl Family,
It was with great sadness Mike that I just heard of your fathers passing. My condolences and prayers are with you, your mother and entire family during this time.
God Bless,
Glenn Deviley
December 8, 2012
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God wil be with you through this difficult time.
Kathleen Wiesner
December 7, 2012
Dear Heimerl Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. The Twomeys have great memories of the Heimerl family, especially the infamous neighborhood corn roast organized by Mr. Heimerl. We will miss him. You are all in our prayers.
Kathy (Twomey) Wiesner
Amy Michalec
December 6, 2012
Dear Heimerl Family,
Sending hugs to all of you in your time of sadness. Lorin was a great husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, brother and friend to many......he will be missed. I know I have fond memories of him as I know each and everyone of you does too. And those memories are what will keep you going in the weeks, months and years to come and no one can take those away from you.
Eric Borchardt
December 6, 2012
Greg, Kevin, Michelle and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Lorin as a gentle and good-natured man, who treated us neighbor kids with nothing but kindness. My heart goes out to you in your time of grief.
Gary Haugen
December 6, 2012
Michele,John,Mackenzie and Heimerl family. So sorry for your loss.
Julie McMillan
December 6, 2012
Michele and John: My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. My prayers are with you.
Bob Brandner
December 6, 2012
Dear Venee - (Mike, Michele, Steve, Greg, Kevin, Chris, Eric)
Lorin was one of the all time good guys..He was a man's man, a good friend of mine. It was fun to be in his presence with that smile, that sense of humor. He will be missed but always in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I am sorry I cannot attend the funeral service.
Bob Brandner
December 6, 2012
I will always hold you close to my heart Uncle Lorin -- Love -- Mary Alice and Jim
dianne & glen Kersten
December 6, 2012
Our deepest sympathy, Venee, to you and your family. We will remember Lorin as a kind man and a good neighbor
December 6, 2012
Our deepest sympathy, Venee, to you and your family. We will remember Lorin fondly as a kind man and good neighbor.kerstens
John & Barb Geiger
December 6, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Fill your hearts with the great memories Lorin graced you with.
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