He was a talented musician who enjoyed singing and playing guitar. Fred loved listening to old country and western music, and was a big John Wayne fan. He helped raise his siblings and was completely devoted to his beloved mother. Fred spent his life with her. He is fondly remembered as a loving, caring brother.
Fred was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee (Davis) Wagner; father, Edward Heineman; and sisters, Charmaine Coffman (Larry) and Marcia Burgdorf.
He is survived by his brothers, Darrell Heineman (Linda), Mike Heineman (Viola), and Mark Heineman; several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Larry Burgdorf.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Alexander West Chapel, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.