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1930 Claude 2010

Claude A. Heinz, Jr.

December 25, 1930 — March 1, 2010

On March 1, 2010, Claude went to his eternal home. He died in the arms of his loving family, after a seventeen month illness. Claude was born on Christmas Day, 1930, son of the late Claude and Anna (Helein) Heinz of Appleton. He attended high school in Appleton, and on August 7, 1954, married the former Carol Pagel. Their fifty-five year marriage was blessed with two sons, Mike and Greg. Claude was employed for forty years by the Kimberly Clark Corporation where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He retired on January 1, 1990. In his younger years, he was an accomplished ice skater and received many awards. He also enjoyed roller skating. Over the years he was also involved in the WELS Boy Pioneer program, as well as ushering at church. Claude was a “master tinkerer”, and his favorite hobby was working on older cars, fixing just about anything, and woodworking. He also enjoyed polka music. He was also an avid fan of the Packers and Badgers, rarely missing a game.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years: Carol Heinz of Appleton; two sons: Mike Heinz and Greg Heinz, both of Appleton; a brother: Robert (Marie) Heinz of Appleton; two sisters: Dee (Jerry) Captain of Appleton and Shirley (Ron) Dollevoet of Florida; a sister-in-law: Jan (Don) Laabs of Beaver Dam, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Claude was preceded in death by his parents and by Carol's parents Otto and Adeline Pagel. Claude will be greatly missed by his loving family.

The Christian Funeral for Claude will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at ST. MATTHEW EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 129 S. Mason Street in Appleton with Rev. Thomas Mielke officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service.

Carol, Mike, and Greg would like to thank all of Claude's physicians and nurses who took such great care of him during his illness. Thanks also to each of the caregivers from ThedaCare At Home, whose special care and concern permitted Claude to remain at his own home.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231

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Friday, March 4, 2022

9:30 - 11:30 am

St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church

129 S Mason St, Appleton, WI 54914

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Friday, March 4, 2022

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Appleton Highland Memorial Park

3131 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911

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