Louis G. Heinrich

Louis Heinrich Obituary

Name: Service for Louis G. Heinrich
Start: 2017-01-14T21:30:00.000Z
Location: Effie Yeaw Nature Center

A celebration of Lou's life will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael, CA. This will be a time for friends, colleagues and former students to join the family and share their memories. Lou was preceded in death by his wife Frances, his daughter Rosemary Droubay, his parents Louis and Katherine, and his sister Elma Proper. Lou is survived by his 3 children, 7 grandchilden, and 5 great-grandchildren: son Louis Jr and his wife Dana, granddaughters Violet and Clea; son-in-law Mike Droubay, granddaughter Johanna and her hisband Steve Anderson, great-grandchildren Della and George, and grandson Paul Louis Droubay; son Bill and his wife Sylvia, grandson Billy and his wife Bethany, great-grandaughter Ivy and granddaughter Mia Heinrich; daughter Jean and her husband Stewart McCartney, granddaughter Nancy Schwindt, and great-grandaughters Rachel and Nicole Schwindt. Lou is also survived by his sister Ida Hyske and her husband Ed, and brothers John and his wife Irene, Ervin and his wife Doris, and brother Ted. He was a lifelong environmentalist and dedicated his life to understanding and teaching about the natural world. A graduate of Galt High School and College (University) of the Pacific, Lou taught high school and community college for over 50 years; so, in addition to his family, his legacy includes the thousands of students who he taught, inspired and encouraged at Montezuma School for Boys (Los Gatos), Shasta High (Redding), Grant High, Grant Technical College and American River College. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608).

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Heinrich

8 Entries

Carrie Owen

December 31, 2023

Certainly missing Lou!
For me his greatest accomplishment was convincing my mother, Gloria Kast, to travel and explore the United States. Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail during the bi centennial in his convertible was so fun albeit tiring for both of them.
Mother always wanted to go abroad but totally enjoyed traveling with Lou. I think one of their great disappointments though, was not getting to go to China to see the Great Wall, but they definitely enjoyed their trip and their little cruise in Russia.
He was such a great support and joy to my mother when my father passed. He is indeed greatly missed.
Carrie Owen (recently widowed)

Joan Frank

January 13, 2017

Deepest sympathy, with a special warm greeting to Bill, whom I believe was my classmate at La Sierra.

Judi Kiefer Shellenbarger

January 13, 2017

Mr. Heinrich was one of the kindest soft spoken man I will ever meet. He helped me at a summer job teaching science (the water cycle) at Hagginwood Elementary. We traveled from the mountains, streams, rivers, Folsom Lake, the Delta and finally to the ocean! It was an amazing way to learn science. He shared with me the secret places to see birds along the creek,the secrets to getting students to listen to you. He taught me natural history so I could share the stories with the kids. Thanks to his teachings, I was honored by the Sacramento Audubon Society for my work with teachers and students.
He was happy to know I became a biology major and teacher because of him.
My mom, Cathie Kiefer, remembers him fondly as well. She took classes from him, helped grade his papers and served on the Patrons Board with him.

Lynette Schmierer Ross

January 13, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. Louie and Francis were very good friends of our parents, Ernie and Lucille Schmierer. In fact, Louie and Alma were partly responsible for our parents meeting at church camp at Camp Sequoia. Louie and my Dad were on a row boat on the lake and my Dad asked my Mom if she would like to ride in their boat. My Mom wasn't so sure, but Alma told her "it's okay, one of them is my brother". And so the romance began. They remained friends the rest of their lives. We have great memories of getting together with Louie and his family over the years.
We pray that you find God's peace during this time.
With love, Alice, Lynette and Steve Schmierer and families

January 10, 2017

He was a man who loved life. We will miss him dearly.

Charlie and Vilma

January 10, 2017

He was a man who loved life. We'll miss him.
Charlie and Vilma

irene carew

January 10, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Lou. He was so full of life and a very caring man. We had lots of good memories together, bike riding on the American River bike trail as well as travelling. I will miss him.

Carrie and Wayne Owen

January 9, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. We know he is greatly missed! We hadn't seen Lou since the move so only have good memories to focus on. So sorry for his later years' struggles.
Amazing he made it so long. Mom (Gloria Kast) was sure the heart-stopping SURPRISE! party for his 85th? at Bridges on the River would do him in. He claimed his heart actually stopped beating for a minute or more?
He was such a great infuence on my mom. She loved to travel the world but he introduced her to the United States and her (its) beauty. It wasn't too shabby that they were travelling in his little copper BMW convertible.
To the younger members of our family he was a great encourager for education. That was foremost in his mind I think. Well, except maybe his pet chicken!
Have so many fond memories could go on and on. But please know we grieve with you but do indeed celebrate his wondrous life.

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