Stanley Heimke

Stanley A. Heimke, age 86, of Brillion, passed away on August 7, 2016, at Brillion Westhaven.

Stan was born on March 3, 1930, son of the late Arthur and Florence “Flora” (Ahrens) Heimke.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1948.  Stan served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge.  On August 8, 1953, he married the love of his life, Louise Landmann in Brillion.  Both were born, raised and lifelong residents of Brillion.  Louise preceded him in death on June 4, 2016.  Stan started working at the Brillion Iron Works from 1947 until his retirement 45 years later in 1992.  He also was a rural mail carrier for a number of years.  Stan was a member of the American Legion Post 126 of Brillion and Faith United Methodist Church.  He was active in our community serving on many church councils and helping people when he could.  Stan enjoyed fishing with his sons, gardening with his wife, word scrambles, puzzles, playing dart ball, and was an avid Packer fan.  He especially loved his wife, and they celebrated all of their anniversaries together; the past 62 here on earth, and the 63rd in heaven.

Stan is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law: Dale (Kim) Heimke of Wilson, WI and Lee (Lynn) Heimke of West Bend, WI; grandchildren, Jeremy, Trevor and Jessica Heimke and Jordyn Toomey. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Louise, two infant children, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: William (Pearl) Landmann and Frederick (Lila) Landmann.

Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Faith United Methodist Church in Brillion.  Officiating will be the Rev. Dale Eggert.  Burial will take place in Brillion Community Cemetery.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Bloedorn, Becker, Jensen Post 126 of Brillion.

Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00a .m. until 10:45 a.m.

Online condolences may be made.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Brillion West Haven and Heartland Hospice for the great care and compassion given to Stan and his family.