HEINZ, Paul 1926-2009

HEINZ, MATTHIAS, WOOD

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 2/24/2019 at 17:38:14

Paul Heinz, 83, 1000 North Eisenhower Ave., Mason City, IA, died June 4, 2009 at the IOOF Home in Mason City, IA. Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M. Monday June 8, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Internment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, IA. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 P.M. at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., Suite 2, New Hampton, IA, 50659, Lime Creek Nature Center or Mercy Heart Center.

Paul was born March 4, 1926, to Rev. F. Albin & Adeline (Matthias) Heinz, in Columbus, NE. Paul graduated from Wellsburg, IA in 1943 and attended Mason City Jr. College. He served in the Army from 1944-1946 and the Army Reserves office until 1952.

Paul was united in marriage, to Jean Wood December 21, 1947, at the United Central Lutheran Church in Mason City. They were married for 61 years. He worked for Interstate Power for 35 years and worked in Clear Lake for 17 years as area manager. Paul retired in 1987.

Paul was a member of Clear Lake Economic Development, Past President of Clear Lake Rotary, Past President of Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of the former First Federal Bank and member of Clear Lake Zion Lutheran Church. Paul enjoyed bird watching and reading. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

He was survived by his wife Jean Heinz, Mason City; three sons, Jeff (Brenda) Heinz, Mason City; Brian Heinz, Mason City; Howard (Janel) Heinz, Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Joel (Mindy) Heinz, Ames IA; Jon (Ashley) Heinz, Mason City; Robb Heinz, Mason City; Brandon (Kasey) Heinz, Clear Lake; Amanda Heinz, Ankeny, IA; Hillary Heinz, Mason City and one great granddaughter, Sydney Heinz, Mason City; brother, Al Heinz, Mason City, and several nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. F. Albin and Adeline Heinz, a infant son, Stephen Heinz, brother, Sig Heinz, sister Norma Kliven, sisters-in-law, Maxine Heinz and Janet Heinz, niece, Janelle Peterson and a brother-in-law, Lyle Kliven.

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