- Carl R. Heinritz, Appleton, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, surrounded by his wife and many of his children. Carl was born in Appleton on June 2, 1918, to Harry and Mary (Mesick) Heinritz. Following graduation from Appleton High School, Carl joined the Navy and went on to be the Head of Communications for the F.B.I. On Oct. 15, 1942, he married the love of his life, Marie Salm. They were blessed with 18 children. Upon his retirement from the Appleton School System in 1980, Marie and Carl enjoyed golfing, traveling, visiting the casino, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Carl's hobbies included his HAM radio, woodworking, bowling, and was active at St. Therese Church.
Carl will be deeply missed by Marie, his wife of 65 years; his children, Sr. Joann Heinritz, a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet; John (Agnes Mura), Janet (Tom) Canterbury, Jim (Mary), Fran Collins, Nick (Mary), Barb (Jim) Bayer, Carl Jr. (Cheri), Joe (Cindy) Pat (Cindy Czajkowski), Pete (Debbie), Therese (Mike) McCarthy, Claire, Paul (Chris), Mark (Melinda), Cindy (Mike) Maxam; 33 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Elaine Schumacher; sister-in-law, Vivian Heinritz; sister-in-law, Clara (Joe) Sprangers; special family friend, Barb (Ron) Murphy, and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tom; a daughter, Marie; three grandchildren; a brother, Ted and a sister-in-law, Hildegard. In addition, Fritz I, II, III.
Funeral services for Carl will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at St. Therese Catholic Church (Morrison Street at Wisconsin Avenue) with Father Bill Hoffman officiating. Visitation at the church will begin at 3 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Fr. Bill Hoffman of St. Therese Parish and Affinity Hospice, especially Lori and Gina.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231
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- Children;
Sr. Joann Heinritz, a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet;
John (Agnes Mura),
Janet (Tom) Canterbury,
Jim (Mary),
Fran Collins,
Nick (Mary),
Barb (Jim) Bayer,
Carl Jr. (Cheri),
Joe (Cindy)
Pat (Cindy Czajkowski),
Pete (Debbie),
Therese (Mike) McCarthy,
Claire,
Paul (Chris),
Mark (Melinda),
Cindy (Mike) Maxam;
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1918 - 2007 (89 years)
Education - High School
