Charles P. Heinz (74) of Altamont

Charles P. Heinz, 74, of Altamont passed away at 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Paul (ELCA) Lutheran Church, Altamont with Rev. Maria Bonine officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the church and for one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to St. Paul (ELCA) Lutheran Church, Lutheran Care Center, American Heart Association, or the donor’s choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charles was born on Tuesday, November 2, 1948 in Christian County to Arthur R. and Nellie (King) Heinz. He graduated from Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ in the class of 1966. Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Altamont. He married Carolyn Bandelow on June 6, 1981.

He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Carolyn Heinz of Altamont; son, Philip Heinz of Altamont; daughter, Jennifer Maze and husband Jody of Bloomington, IL; grandsons, Bailey Maze, Elijah Maze and Lane Heinz; sister, Connie Wirth and husband Wayne of Strasburg, IL.

He was preceded in death by; his parents, Arthur and Nellie Heinz; infant brother, Roy Arthur Heinz; and sister, Betty (Glen O.) Spannagel.

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