Mary Heindel

May 27, 1928 - January 12, 2023

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (Beaver Dam)

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-887-2082 |

Friday 1/20, 9:30 am - 11:00 am

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (Beaver Dam)

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-887-2082 |

Friday 1/20, 11:00 am

St. Katharine Drexel Parish - Mission Hall

408 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Friday 1/20, 12:00 pm

Mary Heindel, age 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Hillside Manor.

The memorial gathering will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Private inurnment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Mary Brittnacher was born on May 27, 1928 in Greenleaf, Wisconsin to Joseph and Rose (Meulmans) Brittnacher. She graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1946, then attended Outagamie County Normal School for a teaching certificate. Mary taught for three years at Greenleaf State Graded School and received a teaching degree from Central State (UW-Stevens Point). She went on to teach first grade at Jackson School in Green Bay. Mary was united in marriage with James P. Heindel, Sr. on June 22, 1955, in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. She then taught part-time as a sub and home-bound children, and full-time at Moraine Park. Mary received a masters from UW-Madison in 1980 and retired in 1993 after 32 years of teaching.

Mary received an Educator of the Year award in Wisconsin for adult education from Barbara Bush in 1984. She was a member of the Beaver Dam Community Theater and taught religious education at the former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing golf at Beaver Dam Country Club and was past-president of the lady’s league. After retirement, she spent many hours volunteering at Beaver Dam Community Hospital and also at the Seippel Center for the Arts.

Mary is survived by her children, Jay (Jean) Heindel of Portland, OR, Martin (Kelli) Heindel of Appleton, Tim (Bonnie) Heindel of Milton, Luke (Diane) Heindel of Schofield, Ted (Mary) Heindel of Ames, Iowa and Joe Heindel of Wausau; sister, Bernice (Dick) Wymeelenburg of Wrightstown; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James in 2012; sisters, Ruth and Elaine; and brothers, Leo, Ernest and Norbert.

Mary Heindel, age 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Hillside Manor. The memorial gathering will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Friday at 11:00Continue Reading

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Sorry for the loss of a very kind and loving mother and grandmother. She was always thinking of others and what she could do for them. She is a loss to Beaver Dam and her family.

My sympathy on the passing of your mom. Such a sweet lady. We were neighbors on Lincoln Avenue and had many coffee klutches together with our little ones playing together. I again had the pleasure of working with her on second floor at the hospital. She will be greatly missed and leaves quite a legacy. Donna Birschbach

Our deepest condolences to the Heindel family. Sincerely, Michael and Carolyn Zachariah

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I worked with Mary at Moraine Park for 25 years. Her professionalism, work ethic, kindness and friendship mentored and inspired me. Her impact on students' lives, and the camaraderie she nurtured among the staff live on, both on the Campus and in the memories of us who enjoyed her energy and sassy humor.

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Sorry to hear about Aunt Mary’s passing, she was the last survivor of our parents generation. My parents, Ray and Martha, Uncle Gene and Lorraine, and Jim and Mary. My brother Jeff and I have fond memories of visiting Beaver Dam and Christmas Eve at grandma Heindel’s. We have lost touch over the years, but all of us shared carrying parents that supported us in our life adventures. Sorry I can’t be there but our thoughts are with you. Greg and Jeff Heindel

May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give the entire Heindl family comfort.

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