Albert W. "Bill" Heiman Jr.

Albert W. (Bill) Heiman, Jr., 90, Seymour, formerly of Anderson, IN, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Lutheran Community Home in Seymour after battling Alzheimer’s for several years. He was born on March 6, 1929 in Anderson and lived in the area all his life until his move to Seymour in 2013. Bill obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering at General Motors Institute and a master’s degree in engineering from Purdue. He was a packaging engineer at Guide Div of General Motors in Anderson for 40 years, before retiring in 1987. Some of the patents he was awarded are still used in shipping products. Bill was a member of the Church of God International in Indianapolis, after having been Lutheran for most of his life (and serving as President and many other offices in his home church). He was known for his love of plants and was involved in many fruit and nut tree grafting activities for the Indiana Fruit and Nut Growers Assoc. (IFNGA) organization as well as universities and state organizations. In addition, he served as President of the National Nut Growers Association and was awarded “King Nut” at the height of his activities. He was a part of the Pendleton Garden Club for more than 20 years, helping beautify the area and working with the seed swappers club. Bill kept active by riding his bicycle throughout his life, stopping by many scenic and historic sites in Indiana. Bill was an avid runner. He ran cross country and track in high school. He captained the inaugural IHSAA State Champion cross country team. He participated in Senior Games for more than 10 years, sometimes taking a medal in every track and field event for his age category. He qualified for nationals in bicycling and track and field. He is survived by his five children, Bert W. Heiman of Anderson, John W. Heiman of Fishers, Jane (Michael) Sternemann of Davisburg, MI, Jim (Lynn) Heiman of Clarkston, MI and Carol (Lance) Onken of Brownstown; nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Mitch) McGinnis, Joseph Sternemann, Matt (Meghan) Sternemann, Jacob (Kathy) Sternemann, Sarah Onken, Samantha Heiman, Seth Onken, Luke Onken and Rachel Onken; six great-grandchildren, Afton and Coen McGinnis, Sabine, Charlotte and Magdalena and Theodore Sternemann. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Kalow) Heiman and his second wife, Mary (Trueblood) Heiman; his parents, Albert W. Heiman, Sr. and Wilna C. Heiman; his grandson, Robert Onken. Visitation will be Thursday April 18, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Loose Funeral Home 200 w. 53rd St. Anderson. Services will be Friday April 19, 2019 at 10:30 am at Loose Funeral Home, Anderson. Burial will take place at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity or to the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour.

Albert W. "Bill" Heiman Jr.

March 6, 1929 - April 14, 2019