Henry Ray "Jack" Heisch

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Henry Heisch Obituary

Henry Ray "Jack" Heisch Henry Ray "Jack" Heisch, 78, died Sunday, May, 27, 2007. Jack was born January 14, 1929, in Laneport, Texas, Williamson County, to Jack Ernest and Pearl (Bice) Heisch. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.,, Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Granger Brethren Church, with Reverend Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial will follow at Granger Brethren Cemetery. Jack served in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1951 until 1952. He married Geraldine Tallas on June 3, 1954. He earned a BS in Education from the University of Texas at Austin which inspired a life long love of teaching. He later earned a Master of Education Administration from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Jack began his 30 year high school teaching career in Granger, Texas, and retired from Round Rock High School after 23 years. He truly loved teaching all of his students, particularly his students working towards their GED. He also drove a school bus for many years. After his retirement from teaching he served on the Board of the Williamson County Appraisal District. Jack was an active member of the Granger Brethren Church, the Granger Lions Club and served on the 10 year planning board for Granger ISD. He enjoyed spending time in his vegetable garden and fishing with his friends and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geraldine Tallas Heisch, of Granger; daughter Jeane Johnson and husband Dan of Round Rock; sons Randy and wife Janice of Georgetown, Rory and wife Tasha of Belton, and Roddy and wife Denise of Houston. He was loved by his 10 grandchildren who survive him, Stephen, Michael and Joel Johnson of Round Rock; Phillip and Rachel Heisch of Georgetown; Katelyn, Kyle, and Kristen Heisch of Belton; and Sarah and David Heisch of Houston. He is also survived by his brother- in-law Reverend Tommy Tallas and wife Donna and niece Krista Coffman and nephew Thomas Tallas. Serving as pallbearers will be Stephen, Michael and Joel Johnson, Phillip and David Heisch, and Thomas Tallas. Honorary pallbearers will be Sarah, Rachel, Katelyn, Kyle, and Kristen Heisch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Granger Brethren Church Building Fund. Friends are invited to share their words of comfort in online tribute at http://www.providencefuneralhome.com in Henry "Jack" Heisch's memory.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on May 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Heisch

4 Entries

Pat Huggett

June 1, 2007

Mr. Heisch was an influential person in my life. I remember taking his Chemistry and Physics class at RRHS in 1985 and 1986 (and not just the day he strung the class up in a line holding hands as he cranked a generator to demonstrate how electricity flows in a circuit). It was a fun and "shocking" experience. Mr. Heisch always was able to bring the sciences alive for me. I deeply appreciate all that he gave us. He is a great man in my book. It is hard to express what he meant to me but I have always remembered him and believe I always will. My deepest condolences to his family and all those whose lives he has touched.

Andrew Brinkman

June 1, 2007

One of the finest teachers I have ever had. I will miss him. He inspired me by his Love of Country, and of teaching at RRHS.

Andrew Brinkman, Major, USAF
RRHS Class of 1987
US State Department, Washington DC

Barbara & Marc ALARCON

May 29, 2007

Our sympathies go to out to your family during this time of such great loss.

Although we didn't really know Mr. Heisch, we felt we knew him through his son, Rory.

Having taught Rory in Sunday School during his High School years, we were always impresed by his manners & gentle spirit. We often remarked about the wonderful parents Rory had to raise such a great son.

It was interesting to read the entry from Mark Martinets, & to learn their connection with your famiy. We live across the street from the Martinets, & have lived there 25+ years. It's truely a small world, & we are connected with each other in the body of Christ.

We will pray for God to wrap you in His loving arms & give you peace.

In His Love,

Mark Martinets

May 29, 2007

It was the first day of class of our Senior year at Round Rock High School. I'm sitting in class wondering what exactly we will learn in "Physics" and the teacher, Mr. Heisch, a gruff looking older man is calling roll....

"Mar-TEE-nits"
I raise my hand and say "um... it's Martinets..."
"Who's your Daddy, son?"
"uh... Patrick Martinets..."
"That's what I thought! I knew him when he was this big." [his hand down by his knee] "It was Mar-TEE-nits then and it'll be Mar-TEE-nits now!"
"yes sir" as the whole class goes "oooooooo...."- talk about intimidating the he|| out of a kid!

Little did I know that Mr. Heisch had grown up in Granger, TX and was best friends with my Uncle Jerry [Martinets]- and apparently they got into all sorts of "trouble" together in that small town. Anyway, thats how he knew my dad when he was just a small boy. What was also funny was that he did the exact same thing to both my younger sisters when they had him! He must have just loved that. I saw Mr. Heisch several times after graduating and he always had a warm smile and a welcome handshake waiting. The last time was about 10 years ago at the Granger High School 50-yr reunioin for his class, for which my uncle had made a special trip down from Colorado to attend. It was very touching to see two best friends recounting memories from 50+ yrs past....

Ironically, my Uncle Jerry passed away just last month. My dad called Mr. Heisch and informed him of his passing... I like to think the two of them are now running around together somewhere.... getting into more "trouble"! ;-)

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