Raymond Walter Heinle

Raymond W. Heinle, 96, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Wednesday morning, October 22, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Rev. Paul C. McManus and Deacon Jim Patera officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Parish Scripture Service: 5:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein, Iowa
A Memorial Fund has been established for Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Raymond Walter Heinle, the third son of George Christian & Mae (Max) Heinle, was born on March 16, 1918 on a farm near Sloan, Iowa. He graduated from Sloan High School in 1936, and then graduated with a degree in Agronomy from Iowa State College in 1940. That year he began his 40 year employment with DeKalb in Fremont, Nebraska. Ray was united in marriage to Patricia Anne Bruce on May 3, 1941 at Nevada, Iowa. In 1942, Ray was relocated to Oelwein and became the plant manager of the newly built DeKalb seed plant and remained in that capacity until his retirement in August of 1980.

Ray was active in community and religious organizations. He was Oelwein Chamber President in 1952, active in the Rotary club, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Ray enjoyed ice fishing, woodworking, sporting events and golf.

Left to honor Ray's memory are his 3 Children: James (Suzanne) Heinle of Dubuque,
Ginny Schuster of Kilmarnock, Virginia and John (Jane) Heinle of Humboldt;
7 Grandchildren: Craig (Stephanie) Schuster, Sarah Schuster, Michael (Alison) Heinle, Mark (Tricia) Heinle, Ann Heinle, Scott Heinle, and Tim Heinle;
6 Great Grandchildren: Anna, Eric, and Owen Schuster, James Heinle, William Heinle and Sam Heinle and one great grandchild expected in November.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia of 69 years on November 5, 2010 and
3 brothers: Eugene, Harold and Everett.