Eugene "Gene" Arnold
Heinen
Visitation- Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1030am-12pm at Oak Creek Assembly of God ( 7311 S. 13th)
Service- Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 12pm Oak Creek Assembly of God (7311 S. 13th)
Entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at age 97 yrs. Beloved husband of Marian (Nee Kannapinn) for 66 years. Dearest dad of Kathleen (Robb) Thoren and William “Bill” (Sheila). Cherished grandpa of Arika (Nathan) Kohls, Sarah (Tom) Tobolski, Benjamin (Rita) Heinen; Tim Thoren and Amanda Thoren. Loving Great-Grandpa of Weston, Ledger, Monroe, and Pierce Kohls; Beau, Rosalie, and Bear Tobolski, and Harper Mae Heinen. Son of the late Leopold and Gertrude (Nee Damask) Heinen. Brother of Phyllis, and the late Betty (Ernest) Edwards, Audrey (Ted) Drew, and Jack. Brother-in-law of Kathryn Heinen, Shirley Smith, and JoAnn (the late William) Kannapinn. Son-in-law of the late William and Frieda Kannapinn. Also survived by dear friend Connie, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gene was an Army Air Corp WWII veteran and proud participant of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. “Each day is a bonus.” A special thank you to the staff at Clifden Court and Horizon Hospice.
A celebration of Gene’s life will occur on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Oak Creek Assembly of God Church (7311 S. 13th st.) Visitation from 1030AM until time of service 12PM. Internment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Oak Creek Assembly of God appreciated.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man & true friend. “Gene” will be missed by many. May he RIP
Patty and I will miss Gene’s friendly smile when seen at our church almost on a weekly basis. I am proud to have received one of those hand carved and created crosses that Gene made and gave away. We are very sorry for his departure from this earth, but know that he is at peace with his heavenly Father.
Kathy, sending love and hugs to you and your family for the lose of your dear father. Every year when I take out my wooden bunnies or my purple tulip that he made I think of you both. Such special wood items that were made by him. Such a special man!
Sigma 💜 Pat
DeLois and I had the pleasure of knowing Gene and his lively wife later in their lives. We met them at Oak Creek Assembly of God. From the first time we met them we felt a special connection. They treated us as family and we felt the same towards them. When we saw them the next week, Gene gave us 3 crosses that he made by hand. Anyone who knew Gene knew that it was his way of honoring God and showing love. We will ALWAYS remember Gene and thank God for bringing the Heinen family into our lives!
My deepest sympathy to the Heinen and Thoren families on the loss of your husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He was always a very understanding and quietly frank when speaking to me . He will never be forgotten by me and only cherished with my utmost love and respect.