Charles M. Heenan

Charles M. Heenan “Chuck”

5000 West Capitol Drive
Appleton

Age 61, went home to the Lord, Saturday afternoon, June 9, 2001.He was born March 11, 1940, son of James and Milda (Gast) Heenan, in Appleton. Chuck was united in marriage to Bev Beschta on April 29, 1961. He was a loyal employee of Trico Excavating for 25 years and a faithful, devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton. He devoted himself to his family and friends. His faith in God and sense of humor led his life and filled everyone’s life he shared. Chuck especially enjoyed his winter vacations with his wife in Florida with his new found friends. He touched many peoples lives with his love and his laughs.

Survivors include his wife, Bev; his children Diane Heenan and special friend, Mike Zielke; Denis “Buzz” (Andrea) Heenan; Lori (Terry) Casey; Lyn Heenan and special friend, Eric Young; 11 grandchildren, Missy, Brad, Eric, Mitch, Zachary, Ryan, Hunter, Lucas, Nicole, Brandon, Jordan and his very special friend and puppy, Bear. He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Phoebe Kempen; John (Barb) Heenan; Jim Heenan; Tom (Ruth) Heenan; Jerry (Ginny) Heenan; Mary Drifka and special friend, Daryl Crawford; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Beschta; sisters-in-law, Joan (Bill) Aldinger; Jean (Ron) McHugh; numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved him. Preceding Chuck in death were his parents, James and Milda (Gast) Heenan; his daughter Sheryl Heenan; his father-in-law, Elmer Beschta; and a sister and her husband, Faith (Delmar) Demand.

The funeral liturgy for Charles will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State Street, with Father Michael K. O’Rourke officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm, Tuesday and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the mass. A parish prayer and scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday. A memorial fund is being established.

I said a prayer for you today
And I know god must have heard.
I felt an answer in my heart,
Although He spoke no word.
I didn’t ask for wealth or fame,
I know you wouldn’t mind.
I asked Him to send treasures
Of a more lasting kind.
I asked that He’d be near
You in all things great and small.
But it was for His loving Care
I prayed for most of all.

Husband, father and friend, you were our strength and backbone. How can we survive without you? Please have God send us understanding and comfort. We will miss you so much. You are our Hero! Rest in peace. We love you so very much.

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this lasting light.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com