"Margie it was so tragic to hear about Chucky. I wish I could be there with you but, my thoughts and prayers are with you."
In loving memory of
Charles J. Heitman III
February 2, 2008
Charles John Heitman III, one of six children of Margery Joan (Burns) Hutchison and Charles John Heitman, Jr., was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 8, 1953. Charlie grew up near Council Bluffs in the Lewis Township neighborhood. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical Country Church. Charlie attended Lewis Central Schools where he graduated in 1971.
Following school, Charlie studied to be an electrician at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. He left school however, when he was hired as a heavy equipment operator for Pottawattamie County and later in Mills County, Iowa. Charlie and Giselle Roenfeld were married in December of 1976 and their marriage was blessed with two sons, Paul and Douglas.
In 1995, Charlie moved to Glenwood, Iowa. He and Nancy Mills were married in June of 1996, and Nancy's daughters, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Elizabeth joined Charlie's family. Charlie loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed hunting and cooking. He grew up singing with his brother and sisters and would join in with them as they sang at family get-togethers.
Charlie worked for several area businesses, hauling and operating heavy equipment. In January 2008, he was excited to start his new job for WHC, Inc. and was working at a job site south of Glenwood when he became trapped by a piece of equipment. Charlie was transported by medical helicopter to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, where he died on February 2, 2008, at the age of 54 years, 9 months, and 24 days.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 11 years, Nancy Heitman of Glenwood, IA; father Charles J. Heitman, Jr. and his wife Ramona of Council Bluffs, IA and mother Margery Hutchison and her husband Walter of Lincoln, NE; sons Paul Heitman of Glenwood and Doug Heitman of Mineola, IA; step-daughters Stephanie Mills of Wabash, IN, Elizabeth Mills, and Jennifer Brammer and her husband Craig, all of Glenwood; brother Thomas Heitman and his wife Sarah of Council Bluffs; sisters Cathy Turner and her husband Craig of Oakland, IA, Marilyn Heitman and her husband Robert Viola, Rhonda Diller and her husband Jeffrey, and Suzanne Simmons and her husband William, all of Council Bluffs; step-brothers Aaron Molnar and his wife Lisa of Emerson, IA and Martin Molnar of Avoca, IA; step-sisters Melody Hunt of Council Bluffs, and Andrea Wyatt and her husband James of Shelby, IA; mother-in-law Grace Sibbitt of Omaha, NE; brothers-in-law William Sibbitt and his wife Jacqueline of Plattsmouth, NE, and Sean Sibbitt and his wife Jamie of Omaha; sister-in-law Kristina Sibbitt of Omaha; eight grandchildren; 31 nieces and nephews; one great niece; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Tributes
"Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Thinking of you and your family. Take care "
"You are yours are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"We're thinking of your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you, God Bless."
"Cathy, Craig, and all your family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all."
"Cathy, Craig, and all your family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all."
"Nancy, God Bless you and your family at this time of loss. Know that you are in my heart and prayers are being said. Love ~ Deb"
" Dennis used to work with Chuch at Mills County. And our families used to get together for food and good times. Our daughter Tami used to baby sit for the boys. Our prayers and thoughts our with you in this time of loss."
"It was with a heavy heart that we send our condolences. We are thinking of you and praying you find some type of comfort in this difficult time."
"My thoughts and prayers, heartfelt sympathy, and sincere condolences to Charlie's family and friends. I was looking forward to seeing Charlie at the last LC reunion, but our paths did not cross."
"Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless."
"Dear Heitman Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We have fond memories of Chuckie in the old neighborhood on the Pioneer Trail. May your fond memories comfort you in the days ahead. Lovingly Benny & Donna Schnoor Jann Schnoor Strutzenberg Jim & Kim Schnoor "
"Nancy I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Jackie Sperry"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Margie and Uncle Chuck. We will miss you Charlie. I will always remember the great times we had on the farm."
"Praying for God's comfort to surround you as you go through this time of sorrow."
"We are thinking of you!"
"Dear Cousin Margie and family: You've been in my prayers and I send love to all of you and I'm sorry I am not with you all during these tough times. I'll be thinking of you and continue to ask that my my prayers be accepted for all of you. Love, Marilyn "