Edward George Heinle

Edward George Heinle, 81

Rockford, IL - Edward George Heinle, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Born June 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Charles J. & Betty V. (Beiber) Heinle. He graduated from Olney High School, Delaware Valley University, and the University of Minnesota with a Master in Dairy Science. Served in the US Army 1955 - 1956. Married Dorothy M. Ranes in St. Paul, MN on June 30, 1962. He was a 4-H agent for most of his life working for University of Maryland for 1 ½ years and the University of Wisconsin for 26 ½ years in Antigo, WI. He was a member of Jaycees, Lions and the Optimists Clubs. First retired to Eau Claire, WI. Moved to Rockford, IL in 2000. He was a member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. He is known for his sense of humor, being a social butterfly, his caring personality, his love of nature and his dogs. Ed was in his element working as a Langlade County 4-H Agent. This job was more like a gift to him. You could see this especially when he was at Camp Susan where he helped to create a wonderful environment where youths could and did feel accepted and welcomed and where they were left with such fond memories for life. Ed was such a positive mentor to all he touched. He will be remembered mostly as being a beloved family member and friend.
Survivors include son Jeffery Todd Heinle (Kathy Wachter); daughters Vicki Ann (Hank) Kiessling and Susan Marie (Gary) Witzel; grandchildren Joey, Amanda, and Lindsey Kiessling, Tian Heinle, Abbey and Lanie Witzel. He is predeceased by parents, and brothers Charles and Robert Heinle, and sisters Marge Roik and Katherine Lochel.
Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, September, 22, 2015 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, with the Rev. Scott Benolkin officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive guests from 12:30 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangement made by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. –Send online condolence to www.fitzgeraldfh.com.