Val Heinrich

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Else (nee Vogt).

As a cherished father he leaves behind his daughter, Beverly (James) McAdam and son, Jim Heinrich and sister-in-law, Martha Guercio; his nieces, Mary LaVango and Lillian Blomlie and many other adored nieces and nephews; his loving son-in-law's family, the McAdams; Nancy (Bob), Mary, Susie (Keith), Peggy and John (Ellen). He is also survived by his dear friends, Barbara, Maria and Amanda Briggs and his two Army buddies with whom he served in WWII in the Pacific Theatre with the 96th Infantry Deadeye Division, Karel Knutson and Roman Klimkowicz.

Val was an operating engineer with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 in Chicago for over 50 years before he retired and moved to Sarasota.

Val played in the Senior Softball League in Sarasota until he was 87. He was a diehard Cubs fan from the age of 7.

Val was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at Palms Robarts Funeral Home in Sarasota, FL.

Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Stephen Gaulke at 11:00 A.M. on Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 also at Palms Robarts Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Val's honor to the Salvation Army or to Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood St., Sarasota, FL 34237.