The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Hospice House for the exceptional care they provided to George. Military honors will be given following the service. until the time of services at the funeral home. A visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. George was preceded in death by his beloved son, Tom and his siblings, Barney (Grace) (Ruth) Heidemann, Delores (Bob) Weber, Harvey Heidemann and Ralph Heidemann.Ī memorial service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Helke Funeral Home in Wausau. George is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth his children, Connie and Tim (Jaime Grasso) two grandchildren, Jason (Deanna) Gnatz and Jonathan (Haeley) Gnatz four great-grandchildren, Hunter (Rain) Gnatz, Noah Gnatz, Eleanor Gnatz, and Evelyn Gnatz as well as two sisters-in-law, Irene Heidemann and Nancy Heidemann. There was even a rumor that he made up some of his words. Anyone who knew him well would, at some time, be treated to a barrage of language they probably hadn't heard before. George was famous (or infamous) for the colorful way he expressed himself. He raced motorcycles from 1949 - 1951 and even fulfilled a bucket list item early by crossing the U.S. George's mechanical skills had him opening up his own little mechanic shop in his garage where he fixed the cars of friends and neighbors, often receiving payment in unusual ways, including chickens! George loves cars and motorcycles and was a lifelong Harley Davidson owner. George was popular with is co-workers and his head of bright red hair earned him the nickname "Red", which he proudly carried throughout his life. But once retired, George moved back to his hometown of Wausau. His work meant some moves for his family, first to Illinois and later, to Virginia. Trips included stops in Chili and France. Case where, as a service representative, he traveled the world representing his company. Kraemer and she assisted him in the operation of the funeral. He was employed by Drott Manufacturing and later at J.I. She was born May 27, 1938, in Marshfield, daughter of the late George C. George started his work life early, in his teens, he worked on neighboring farms but his love of all things mechanical turned him into a self-taught mechanic. George was a Korean war veteran, serving with the Army Engineers. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald A. Together they had three children, Conradine (Connie), Thomas, and Timothy. George married Ruth Thompson on October 28, 1951, at the Bible Presbyterian Church in Merrill. George was born on Decemto the late William and Emma (Zenk) Heidemann. George Willam "Red" Heidemann passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Aspirus Hospice House.
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