1942
William
2023
William J. Heitmann
July 19, 1942 — March 26, 2023
William J. Heitmann, 80 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, Passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Lebanon Pennsylvania while in the care of his family.
Born Sunday, July 19, 1942 in New York , New York the son of the late William V., and Mary Frances (Barrett) Heitmann. William was also predeceased by; sister, Virginia Eichenberger; brother, James Heitmann.
He is survived by:
His sister, Deborah (Debbie) and her husband Eric Schweitzer of Danbury.
His beloved wife of 56 years, Carole M. (Gustavson) Heitmann; son, William Heitmann of New Ringgold; daughter, Shirley Smith and husband Robert of East Stroudsburg; grandchildren, Anna Heitmann, Jessica and husband Jakub Filip, Samantha and husband Sean Young, Robert and wife Emily Smith, Ava Smith; great grandchildren, Amelia, Oliver, Zane; "heart" grandchildren, Michael, Robert, and Danielle Andreini. He was loved by many,many more nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graduate of New Rochelle High School in New York, he and Carole were high school sweethearts. William served honorably in the United States Army in the 8th special forces as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War and attended Michigan State University. He retired from Pitney Bowes, having worked as a salesman, rising into a management position. A member of the Hamburg Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, William was also active in the West Penn Fire Company Fire Police. William was a 3rd degree brown belt in Shaolin Kung Fu. A hunter and outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping and traveling with his family as they moved around this beautiful country. William also enjoyed the company of his dog Bullet and cat Gus Gus.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Graveside Services with Military Honors to be bestowed will take place on Monday April 3, 2023 at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery 60 Indiantown Gap Road Annville, Pennsylvania 17003
Memorials in his name to:
West Penn Fire Company
21 Municipal Road
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Sunday, July 19, 1942 in New York , New York the son of the late William V., and Mary Frances (Barrett) Heitmann. William was also predeceased by; sister, Virginia Eichenberger; brother, James Heitmann.
He is survived by:
His sister, Deborah (Debbie) and her husband Eric Schweitzer of Danbury.
His beloved wife of 56 years, Carole M. (Gustavson) Heitmann; son, William Heitmann of New Ringgold; daughter, Shirley Smith and husband Robert of East Stroudsburg; grandchildren, Anna Heitmann, Jessica and husband Jakub Filip, Samantha and husband Sean Young, Robert and wife Emily Smith, Ava Smith; great grandchildren, Amelia, Oliver, Zane; "heart" grandchildren, Michael, Robert, and Danielle Andreini. He was loved by many,many more nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graduate of New Rochelle High School in New York, he and Carole were high school sweethearts. William served honorably in the United States Army in the 8th special forces as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War and attended Michigan State University. He retired from Pitney Bowes, having worked as a salesman, rising into a management position. A member of the Hamburg Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, William was also active in the West Penn Fire Company Fire Police. William was a 3rd degree brown belt in Shaolin Kung Fu. A hunter and outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping and traveling with his family as they moved around this beautiful country. William also enjoyed the company of his dog Bullet and cat Gus Gus.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Graveside Services with Military Honors to be bestowed will take place on Monday April 3, 2023 at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery 60 Indiantown Gap Road Annville, Pennsylvania 17003
Memorials in his name to:
West Penn Fire Company
21 Municipal Road
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William J. Heitmann, please visit our flower store.
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