Adam Heinz

Mass of Christian Burial for Adam Heinz, 76, Aberdeen, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave. SE. in Aberdeen with Father Edward Pierce officiating.  Visitation is at Schrivier's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, is Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the wake at 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday, at the church.

Adam passed away at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Adam Heinz was born March 20, 1935, to Paul and Anna Mary (Roth) Heinz at Mina,  S.D.   He attended grade school at Cortland Township.  At 21, he moved to Aberdeen and worked for North Western Public Service. On September 10, 1958, he married Betty Burgard.  In November of 1958, they moved to the family farm at Mina and purchased it in 1976.  He farmed there until 1996 when he sold it and moved to Aberdeen due to health problems.

He was a custodian for the Capital Theatre for 3 years.  He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Cross Church of Ipswich and later joined Sacred Heart Parish. He collected toy farm equipment and loved to do woodwork.  His most cherished wood project was a replica of their farm. He was always ready for a laugh and loved spending time with his family. We are all thankful for the love and care our Mom gave to Dad during his long struggle with his health.  He will be missed by all of us.

Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Betty of 52 years, 6 daughters and 3 sons; Pat Sueltz - Aberdeen, Nancy(Randy) Uehran - Brookings, Mark Heinz -Boise, ID, Shirley(Mike) Williams -Ipswich, Mary Heinz -Las Vegas, NV, Theresa(Jason) Coleman- Orlando, FL, Michael(Kelly) Heinz -Ipswich, Joanie(Joe) Brown- Denver, CO, Steve(Melissa) Heinz -Montrose.

17  Grandchildren: Kyle(Christa) Sueltz, Vanessa Sueltz, Brandon Uehran, Jessica Uehran, Josh Heinz, Justin(Melissa) Williams, Robbie Williams, Corey Williams, Amanda Karan , Brianna Karan, Nicholas Coleman, Tara Heinz, Macy Heinz, Trevor Heinz, Anna Heinz, Emma Heinz, Cody Heinz, and 1 Great Grand Daughter, Emily Elizabeth Sueltz.

7  Siblings:  Mary Thomas, Frank Heinz, Paul Heinz, Julia Fischer, Catherine Fischer, Maggie Werts, and Regartha Mitzel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

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