Thomas Walter Heintz, 77, Gerald, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 18, 1948, to the late Otto E. Jr. and Helen (Merts) Heintz in Richmond Heights.
He had served his country with the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam from Feb. 22, 1970, to Jan. 2, 1971. Thomas was a construction engineer who built Highway 1 in Vietnam which is still there today. He received an honorable discharge.
Thomas was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by parents, Otto and Helen.
Thomas is survived by children, Tom “Skip” Heintz II and wife Amie of Gerald and Holly Schuttenburg and husband Gary of Rosebud; brother, Bob Heintz of Eureka; grandchildren, Zach and Shane Heintz, Cayla Garner and Damon Schuttenburg; and great-grandchildren, Amelia and Anara Heintz.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ near Gerald, with Pastor Rhonda Winters officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials requested for family’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
