Robert Claude Heinz

Robert C. Heinz, 89, of Appleton died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Appleton, March 29, 1928, son of the late Claude Sr. and Anna (Helein) Heinz. Robert married Marie Will on April 23, 1954.

Robert served his country in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII aboard the USS Antietam. He worked at Kimberly Clark and was a member of the Breakfast Optimist Club of the Fox Valley Robert sold ice cream from the “Red Bus” throughout the Fox Valley for many years. He took great pride in puttering with and manicuring his lawn to perfection. He enjoyed attending the Farmers Market. Roberts greatest enjoyment came from the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie; his nine children: Jim, Appleton, Julianne (John) Spanjers, Rosemount, MN, Joel (CrystalRose), Appleton, John, Appleton, Jeanine (Mike) Main, Dale, Jeffery (Ann Marie), Menasha, Jennifer Boyle, Neenah, Jay (Lisa), Appleton, and Jerry, Appleton; 19 grandchildren: Nicole, James, Valerie, Patrick, Spencer (Caitlin), Lauren (Kyle), Trevor, Noel, Mitchell, Garrett, Anthony, Sara (Brad), Steven (Jessica), Sean (Stacy), Jasper, Austen, Rosalyn, Elizabeth and Violet; seven great grandchildren: Aireanna, Baylyn, Kaleb, Ann Marie,  David,  Maddie,  Aubrey, and Tiana; He is further survived by two sisters: Dee (Gerald) Captain, Appleton and Shirley (Ronald) Dollevoet, Florida and sister-in-law; Carol Heinz, Appleton. Robert was further preceded in death by his son, Jody and a brother, Claude Jr.

In keeping with his wishes, a private family service for Robert will be held.

Robert’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Appleton Fire Department First Responders, Gold Cross Ambulance, and the entire staff at both St. Elizabeth Hospital  ER and ICU, especially Joe, Kyle and Diane, for all of the care and compassion shown. 

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