Russell H. "Russ" Heinen
January 22, 1930- December 5, 2015
Russell H. "Russ" Heinen, 85, former Anderson resident, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana.
He was born on January 22, 1930 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, the son of Lewis and Meta (Rauwerdink) Heinen. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the US Army from 1948-1952. He was employed with General Motors with the space program where he helped design the guidance system for the Moon Shot.
Following his move to Anderson in 1972, he continued with General Motors as an electrical tech engineer, working for 37 years and retiring in 1993.
While in Anderson he was a member of the New Hope Christian Church, where he served on the Missions Committee and as a Deacon. He also volunteered his time with Boy Scout Troop 240 at Bethany Christian Church. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and sports.
He is survived by his wife Violet E. "Vi" Heinen, whom he married on June 7, 1958; and six children: Victoria Heinen-Everts and husband Andrew of New Palestine, IN, Wendallyn Coppock of Anderson, Brian Heinen and wife Jeanne of Cedar Grove, NC, Brenda Heinen of Noblesville, Krystal Smith and husband, Jon of Warren, and Kathleen Blinn and husband Bradley of Warren; eleven grandchildren, Ellie Everts, Brandon (Cristin) Coppock, Sarah Coppock, Samuel Heinen, Rachel Heinen, Amanda Heinen, Rebecca Smith, Andrew Smith, Garret Smith, Elizabeth Blinn and Benjamin Blinn; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Heather Coppock; sister, Vivian Veldboom of Sheboygan Falls, WI and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Darrel, and two brothers, Roland and Duane.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 12, at 4:30 p.m. at the Applegate Chapel at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring in Wisconsin.
Memorial contributions may be given to Heritage Pointe; 801 Huntington Avenue; Warren, IN 46792.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
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