Obituary of Orville Heimpel
<h1>Orville Heimpel</h1>
1930 2010
Passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Forest Heights Long Term Care , in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of Rita for over 58 years; loved father of Larry (Jo), Jean (Wayne Smith), Marjorie (Lee Fitzpatrick), Leonard (Brenda) and the late Jody (2006) (Steve Glofcheskie); grandfather of Duane (Amy), Cory, Crystal (Joe), Tim, Marc (Tiffany), Alana, Derek , Shawn, Kelsey, Patrick, Jennifer, and Amanda (Curtis); cherished great-grandfather of Audrey, Madilyn and Summer
Predeceased by his parents John and Martha Heimpel; sisters Alice Service and Mabel Bruder.
Orville was a long time member of St. Agatha RC Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister for over 40 years. He was employed by Uniroyal for 26 years and for the Waterloo District Catholic School Board for 17 yrs. Orville was also a long time member of the Greenwood Rod and Gun Club, a member of the Waterloo Knights of Columbus since 2002 and a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530, Waterloo.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Orville with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday (June 16) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agatha RC Church, with Rev. Charles Fedy C.R. as Celebrant. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Charity of Choice may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Forest Heights Long Term Care for all their care and support.
