Obituary of Joseph Heintz

HEINTZ - Mr. Joseph Heintz, beloved husband of the late Vera Heintz passed away peacefully at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the age of 85. Joe was born on December 13, 1924 in Nove Sove, Yugoslavia, the only son of Michael and Anna Heintz. They came to Canada in 1929 and settled in Yorkton. Joe joined the Navy and served in the Second World War on the HMCS Pettigrew. Following the war he moved to Chicago where he studied Garment Design and returned to Yorkton to work with his dad Mike, at M. Heintz and Son Tailor Shop. Joe and Vera were married on May 18, 1949 and in 1954, their daughter Debbie was born. Following the retirement of Joe's Dad from the tailor shop, Joe and Vera worked together until their retirement in 1984. Joe enjoyed curling, was an avid golfer and bridge player. He and Vera spent many long hours in their spectacular yard. For relaxation in the evenings, you could find him in the basement putting together complicated jig saw puzzles. His grandchildren were a great source of pride and he enjoyed spending time with them. He will be fondly remembered for his witty sense of humor. Predeceased by his loving wife Vera, his parents Mike and Anna, brothers-in-law Rheinhold, Clifford and Ernie Peppler, Gerald Grunert and sisters-in-law, Ella Grunert (Peppler) and Terry McLeod (Peppler). He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter Debbie of Regina, grandson Jamie (Kristin) Perzan of Regina, grand daughter Tara (Todd) Leurer of Regina, sister Ann Ward of Yorkton, son-in-law Roger Perzan of Regina, sisters-in-law Gerry Peppler of Yorkton, Emily Peppler of Rhein, brothers-in-law: Gerald (Bev) Peppler of Barrie, On, Ken McLeod of Stonewall, Man, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and his beloved grand-dog Dooney. The funeral service was held on Friday, April 16, 2010 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Faye Greer of Westview United Church officiating, family friend Gary Fletcher gave the eulogy. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee'. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew with Jamie Perzan, Craig Grunert, Curtis Grunert, Trent Peppler, Bruce Peppler and Terry Pepper serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.