Keith Daniel Heimann

Keith Daniel Heimann, 56, passed away on November 15th, 2024, at AMC Hospital from an aortic aneurysm. Keith was born on June 27th, 1968, at Calumet Memorial Hospital to Arnie and Millie Heimann. In 1994, Keith was joined in marriage to Brenda, who he affectionately called his “person” and they recently celebrated 30 years of marriage together. Keith and Brenda had two children, Lauren, and Kyle. Keith’s children were his pride and joy. Lauren, born in 1998 was nicknamed “butterball” due to a great grandparent calling her “butterball” and Keith made sure the name stuck ever since. Kyle, born in 2000 was Keith’s buddy. Keith’s fishing buddy, Keith’s Packer buddy, Keith’s boating buddy, Keith’s chore buddy, etc. So, it was only fitting that Kyle was given the nickname “buddy” by Keith. 

Keith will always be remembered for being a loving, caring, and selfless person to anyone and everyone. Keith was an avid volunteer in the community through organizations like The Miracle League, Outagamie County Mentoring, and coaching his two children’s sports. Keith enjoyed biking, working out, fishing, going to concerts, traveling, and watching all Wisconsin sports, especially a Packers win. Keith happily crossed many things off his bucket list, with some of his favorites being: seeing a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater, flying in a Cessna plane over Lambeau Field, going on a cruise, enjoying a beer with both of his kids at a Packer game, and traveling to NYC, Nashville, Hawaii, and many National Parks. Keith will be forever missed for his positive attitude, ability to light up any room, his hugs, his signature “gooooo Packers” cheer, and always making sure his wife and kids knew how truly loved they were.

Keith worked as a machinist, supervisor, and manufacturing engineer. He was most recently employed at Caliber Manufacturing in De Pere. Keith was looking forward to retirement and always talked about how excited he was to eventually have grandchildren. He wanted to be a loving, supportive, and present grandpa, just like he was as a dad. 

Keith is survived by his wife Brenda, son Kyle, daughter Lauren (Adam Ziegler), mother Mille, sister Holly Clark, in-laws Bob and Linda Hoffmann, brother-in-law Brian (Kristy) Jeske, many “favorite” aunts, uncles, and cousins, many nieces and nephews, who he always reminded that he was their “favorite uncle Keith”, long term friends who still referred to Keith as “Beach C”, many new friends he made along the way, and his beloved dog Bernie known as “his little big guy”.

Keith is proceeded in death by his father Arnie, his father-in-law Don Jeske, his brother-in-law Monroe Clark, and two very close friends: Brad Kulick and Missy Wozniak.

A memorial service and celebration of life will take place on Sunday November 24, 2024, at Wichmann Funeral Home-Tri County Chapel, 1592 S Oneida St, Appleton. Visitation will begin at 11:00am and the celebration service at 1:00pm.