Carl Rex Heinlein

May 31, 1931 – December 11, 2020

Carl was a great husband, father and grandfather and was beloved by all who knew him. He passed away quietly at home after a prolonged illness. Carl is originally from Colony, Kansas and is a graduate of Colony High School where he excelled in academics, football, baseball, and basketball. Carl attended Iola Junior College until the outbreak of the Korean War. In December 1950, he entered the US Navy, served aboard the USS Orleck (DD-886), and saw action in Korea. He earned the National Defense, Korean Service, United Nations, and a Good Conduct Medals.

Upon discharge from the Navy, Carl became a private detective in San Francisco. There, he met Norma Siliznoff, whom he married in Reno, Nevada in 1955. Later, Carl and Norma moved to Southern California and lived in El Monte before retiring to Apple Valley and later Hesperia. Carl worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for most of his career.

Carl’s passion was his family. He spent his lifetime doing projects, camping, and raising his sons to be people of character. From taking the boys to professional football and basketball games to teaching them about sports, camping, and about horses and farming, Carl was always involved. A great role model, all his children served in the military. He spent his life with his adored wife, Norma. After the children left, Carl and Norma spent their lives traveling across the Lower 48 and even visiting Alaska and Hawaii. Normally these travels included visits to grandchildren where, as with their children, Carl and Norma devoted themselves to knowing and loving their grandchildren.

Carl is survived by his three sons, Bill, Bruce, and George, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be interned at Riverside National Cemetery alongside his beloved wife Norma.