Obituaries
Fredrick “Fritz” S. von Heimburg
April 25, 1946 - October 28, 2019
- Memorial Service
- November 16, 2019 | 2:00 P.M.
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First Congregational Church
461 Pierson Street
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 -
Burial Location
Private
Fredrick “Fritz” S. von Heimburg, 73, of Elgin, IL, entered his eternal home on Monday, October 28, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Born on April 25, 1946 in Marinette, WI, Fritz was a 1965 graduate of Belvidere High School. Following High School, Fritz proudly served in the Air Force from 1967-1971 during The Vietnam War. Upon completion of his service, Fritz went back to school at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. It was during this time, while singing in the school’s choir, that Fritz met the love of his life, Jean Legler. The two were married on December 23, 1972 in New Glarus, WI. Following his graduation from Western Illinois University, with a degree in Law Enforcement, Fritz became a police officer and then a Postal Inspector for The United States Postal Service, retiring in 2001 after 20 years of service. After retiring, Fritz found a new passion: Charity work. Combining his love of riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle, with his passion for charity work, Fritz combined the two and got involved with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids in the early 1990’s. Over the course of the past 25+ years, Fritz helped his motorcycle club help raise over $5 Million dollars for the Foundation! Fritz was a devoted member of the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, IL where he and his wife continued to sing throughout their lives in the choir. Fritz also had a deep love of the Green Bay Packers, with whom he was a shareholder. Even at the end, he stuck around for one more Packers win, and one more Bears loss!
Fritz was welcomed home by his parents, Anno and Mary(Abernethy) von Heimburg.
Fritz will forever be remembered by his wife, Jean von Heimburg, children, Eric (Chanda) von Heimburg and Elisa (Jamie) Bryant, brothers, Tom (Alva) von Heimburg, Karl (Valerie) von Heimburg; sister, Kleo Hill; Sister-in-Law, Sue (Roy) Kempfer; Grandchildren, Aaron, Abigail, & Matthew von Heimburg, Luke, Jacob, & Joshua Bryant; many nieces and nephews, and special family by heart, Ruth von Heimburg.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be November 16, 2019 at 2:00pm at First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation or the FCC Vestry Choir. The von Heimburg family wish to extend our sincere thanks to Solace Hospice, Fox Valley Oncology and Hematology, and to the many friends and family who have comforted us during this time.
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Steve & Adele Weskerna from Tomahawk, WI
"Our heartfelt sympathy and comforting prayers for go out to the Fritz von Heimburg Family during this difficult time."
Vern and Judi Tepe from Elgin, IL
"" Our deepest sympathy to Jean and family for this great loss.""
Sue Ferris from The Villages, FL
"We will miss you Fritz. Such a caring, compassionate and funny guy. You always had a bright engaging smile. Rest In Peace. All of us who knew And loved you are so fortunate to have had you in our lives."
The Zimmerman’s on Tower circle from New Glarus , WI
"We are thinking of the family and everyone involved and sending prayers, hugs, and condolences. Thinking of you all!❤️❤️❤️❤️"
Wendy Gray from Libertyville , IL
"Such a wonderful caring and thoughtful neighbor and friend to his neighbors ( my parents) A delightful human... whom I know will be very much missed. My condolences to all the families ~"
Jean Ho from Chicago, IL
"Someone once said to me "Goodbye is forever". See ya Fritz, miss your HERNT HERNT. My deepest condolences to Jean and family."
Tom and Sandi Deal from Seminole, FL
"Our condolences to Jean and the family. Fondly remember the friendship that began in Chicago, and continued until you joined the Heavenly Choir."
Bud Salter from Spokane, WA
"My condolences to the family. I'll always remember his hearty laugh. RIP"
Jerry Christie from Mesa, AZ
"Sad to learn of Fritz passing. Worked with him in Chicago for several years and appreciated his genuine friendship and professional work ethic. My condolences to his family and many friends."
Kathy Wright from Elgin, IL
"May thoughts and prayers are with Jean and family."
Rudy Green from Madison, MS
"Fritz was my friend! God bless you Fritz! My life and my career were enriched by being in your presence! Rest in peace and thank you for being my friend!!!"
Thomas M. Rucke from Plymouth, MN
"I would like to extend my condolences to Fritz's family. I found him to be an honorable man of humor and virtue."
Ken Weaver from Bellefonte , PA
"Worked with Fritz in the Chicago Division. My condolences to his friends and family."
Mike Rogers from Oswego, IL
"I worked with Fritz in Chicago for a number of years and enjoyed his friendship. Janet and I send our condolences to the family."
Ron Mays from Kansas City, MO
"I was privileged to work with Fritz in the Chicago Division back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I remember him for his big smile and hearty laugh. An outstanding Postal Inspector and a good and gentle man. May he rest in peace, and may God bless and comfort his family during this time of grief."
Dugan Wong from Westlake, OH
"Thanks to the von Heimburg family for sharing him with us. I enjoyed learning from Fritz and working with him. I will always have a chuckle when I think of some of the things we were able to do together."
Jim Wachuta from Des Moines, IA
"My thoughts and prayers are with the von Heimburg family! In the brief time our paths crossed in Chicago I always enjoyed Fritz’ smile and friendly conversations. I knew we shared the enjoyment of riding motorcycles but didn’t know until seeing the obit of his love of music. Rest In Peace my friend and please put in a good word for me in the choir of angels!"
Colleen Hennemann from Cincinnati, OH
"So sorry to hear of Fritz passing. I worked with him in Chicago. I remember his smile and friendly, fun outlook. I know he will be missed."
Jan Rutherford from Birmingham, AL
"There is that wonderful smile, Fritz! We served at Misawa AFB together, as well as my late husband, Ron Rutherford. Fritz was always a kind person with a good sense of humor. He even seemed to have survived Viet Nam with good humor. He is singing with the angels now, RIP my friend."