BORN

1938

DIED

2015

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Hodgson Funeral Home

608 20th Street

Rock Island, Illinois

Bernard Heitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2015.

Bernard "Benny" Heitz, 77, of Rock Island, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Island.

Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:00 p.m. at Hodgson Funeral Home, visitation will be two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.HodgsonFuneralHome.com.

Benny was born December 16, 1938, in Rock Island, the son of Raymond T. Heitz, Sr. and Edna Payne. He married Barbara Fordham on April 2, 1960.

Benny attended Rock Island schools before going to work for Servus Rubber and later John Deere. He was a proud member of United Auto Workers and very grateful for the life his career at John Deere allowed him to provide his family.

In his younger years, Benny enjoyed racing his stock car "No.37" sponsored by Guzzo Radiator at East Moline Speedway.

Mr. Heitz was very patriotic and a loyal supporter of Disabled American Veterans. Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans or Rock Island –Milan Schools Foundation.

He was a loving father.

Survivors include his sons, John, Moline; and David, Rock Island; sisters, Mary Ruby, Rock Island; Enid Welch, East Moline; and Linda Heitz, Rock Island; sisters-in-law, Geri Heitz, East Moline and Kay Heitz, Rock Island and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ray "Ted" Heitz, East Moline, Dr. Robert Heitz, Rock Island and infant brother, John Dennis.

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October 31, 2015

Juanita Bobb

10/31/15- So Sorry to hear about your dad, I was just checking my email yesterday and noticed. I can't imagine the loss you and David feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Those we Love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still Loved, Still missed and forever dear... Tom & Juanita Bobb

September 30, 2015

David,
I just cannot imagine how you must be feeling right now. It must make you feel better that he is finally at peace. However, I know how much you cared about him and that you will miss him terribly. I cannot be there today because I am on my way to Wisconsin. I will talk with you later on a walk.
Kathy Bills Rock Island

September 30, 2015

Georgia Fordham

So sorry for your Loss David and John....My thoughts are with you both !

September 30, 2015

sonny coleman

DEAR John ,and FAMILY Our hearts goes out to all of Benny's family .Benny was and still is my best friend now in heaven . We as young boys spent many days just having fun,back there on 35 th.street in Rock Island . Oh what fun it was and will always be remembered . As the greatest time of my life . We remained good friends all of our life .I will miss my best friend Ben .He always kept me in a happy mode . And I want all to know that , John you are the best son any father could have .You always were there for your Mom and Dad . Benny you will always remain my best friend . Have fun in heaven Ben . Etta Coleman and Sonny Coleman.

September 30, 2015

DEAR John ,and FAMILY Our hearts goes out to all of Benny's family .Benny was and still is my best friend now in heaven . We as young boys spent many days just having fun,back there on 35 th.street in Rock Island . Oh what fun it was and will always be remembered . As the greatest time of my life . We remained good friends all of our life .I will miss my best friend Ben .He always kept me in a happy mode . And I want all to know that , John you are the best son any father could have .You always were there for your Mom and Dad . Benny you will always remain my best friend . Have fun in heaven Ben . Etta Coleman and Sonny Coleman.

September 30, 2015

Bill & Cindy Walker

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you peace during these difficult times.

September 30, 2015

Johnny D

Dad,

It broke my heart to see you go, I loved you more than ever told, you stepped it up when mom let go, I don't know if I ever told you so? I will see you soon this I know and will have a good time because you told me so.

The last 3 years we enjoyed the time, then God stepped In and said it is time.

I seen you suffer for day,s till the end and God said let it end.



Always in my heart, Always in my mind.

I will miss you more than you could know.

Your loving son

John Dennis Heitz

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