Klaus Friedemann Heinisch


Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Klaus Friedemann Heinisch
June 13th, 1938 - June 21st, 2022

Place of Death

Trillium Court, Kincardine

Obituary

He came to Canada in 1958 as a 20-year-old seeking new adventure and opportunity. He forged a wonderful life with his wife and sons with hard work, determination and loyalty. Sadly, Klaus Friedemann Heinisch, beloved husband of Janet “Dianne” Heinisch (nee MacDonald), passed away peacefully at Trillium Court, Kincardine, on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Glatz, Germany on June 13, 1938 to the late Klara (Rathner) and Josef Heinisch. Greatly missed by his two sons Joseph (Janet) Heinisch and Karl (Christine) Heinisch and cherished Opa of Klara, Tyler, Kayla and Nicholas. Remembered by sisters Johanna (Harry) Wirtulars and Ursula (Enno) Heinisch-Teike, brother-in-law Jack (Christine) MacDonald, nieces Monika (Dierk) Schittkowski and Susanne Dethloff (Wirtulars), and nephews Darrin (Charlie) MacDonald and Matt (Meaghan) MacDonald. Also survived by great nieces and nephews in Germany and Canada. Following Klaus’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment was held at the Ripley Cemetery.

Every day is a new opportunity to choose joy, despite sorrow. To that end, the Family of Klaus(Nick) Heinisch is having a public celebration of life. We have much to be thankful for and will gather together on Saturday the 6th of August, 2022 at the Ripley Legion to give thanks for him. Celebration is from 2-4ish pm so feel free to stop in and share a memory or two.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ripley Community Centre or the Lion’s Foundation of Canada Dog Guides are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Message from Shannon Cliffe Bonilla2022-06-30 17:45:26

Our deepest condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts

Message from Ursula und Enno Heinisch-Teike2022-06-26 11:33:29

Wir senden Dir, lieber Klaus, unser letztes Lebewohl,

wir werden Dich in liebender Erinnerung behalten.

Ruhe in Frieden

Deine kleine Schwester Uschi

und Dein Schwager Enno

Message from Betty Johnson2022-06-24 13:30:44

Dianne, Joe, Karl and families

It was a great pleasure to have Kraus as a neighbour on William Street and as a service mechanic at the garage.  Rae and he enjoyed discussing the price of gas (especially Rae).One day when Rae told Kraus gas was cheaper in Uxbridge, Kraus with a big smile said, " well, why don't you drive there to buy your gas?"  It was all in fun. .  Over the years we enjoyed many good times together.  
It iswith deep sadness I express my sincere condolences to the family.  Keep those many memories close to your heart.

Sincerely

Betty Johnson

Message from Conrad Mieschke2022-06-24 12:07:25

My love and condolences to Dianne, Joe & Janet, Karl & Christine and grand children.

Klaus was my first true Friend when I came to Canada as an immigrant. He helped me in countless  ways to assimilate in this Country. True friendship lasts forever.. I will truly miss him.  May he rest in peace.

Message from Curtis Hanniman2022-06-24 11:58:28

So sorry to hear of Klaus' passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Message from Cam and Elaine Courtney 2022-06-23 16:57:05

Our sincere condolences Dianne and family 

Message from Kathy Holland2022-06-23 14:13:17

I am so sorry to hear of Klaus passing...my thoughts and prayers are with you Dianne and family..

Message from June Gillchrist2022-06-23 12:07:59

Sendinng condolences to all your family.He will be missed.

Message from Eva Schwarz2022-06-23 10:37:47

Dear Family from Klaus we like to send you lots of love as you have lost the families centerpiece,we fondly remember a gentle and fine person and as long he was running the busines in town we had a lot of nice chats ogether, our sincere condolences Hans ,eva Jonas Schwarz

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2022-06-23 10:15:41

Our condolences go out to Dianne, Joe, Karl and families on the passing of your beloved husband, Father and Grandfather. May treasured memories of Klaus bring you comfort as you mourn his loss.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Margaret Thompson2022-06-23 09:42:15

Dianne and family.  My most sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of Klaus.  He was a great man, and will sure be missed.  You have my sympathy for sure.  Marg.

 

Message from Randy Collins2022-06-23 09:33:53

I'm so sorry to hear of Klaus' passing. My condolences to Dianne, Joe, Karl and families. My thoughts are with you.

Message from Denise an Bill Wade2022-06-23 08:17:31

Dianne and family. We are so sorry to hear of Klaus' passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Denise and Bill 

Message from Jean MacDonald& Ian2022-06-23 08:00:02

We are so sorry to hear of Klaus' passing.

We always enjoyed a visit when walking by on William St.

Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Message from Ian and Elaine Courtney2022-06-23 07:45:44

Sending our sincere condolences on your father's passing. Hugs!

Message from Donald & Lillian Pollard2022-06-23 06:58:00

Our love and condolencess to Dianne, Karl ,Christine, Joe, Janet

Spent Many good  times with Klauss in the garage. Take care of yourselves.

Message from Ron Rock2022-06-22 22:27:23

My deepest condolances to the families. 

Message from Judy MacGregor-Fletcher2022-06-22 21:59:26

Sincere Condolences for your loss. 

Message from Mike and Laurie Gallant2022-06-22 21:45:45

Dianne and family,

Our condolences on your loss. Klaus was a wonderful man.

Message from Bob and Ria Middelkamp2022-06-22 20:45:26

Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family with the passing of your husband father and grandfater. He was a kind person and will be missed.

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2022-06-22 18:34:00

Dianne Karl and Joe and families our sincerset condolelence with the passing of Klaus!!

Message from Janice Needham2022-06-22 13:50:58

So sorry to hear of Klaus's passing, we enjoyed visiting with him at Trillium Court. He was cheerful to talk with and always had a hello.  I always commented that he had the "nicest hair going" and his reply was......thats what they tell me.  We will miss Klaus, especially in the dining room where the Ripley folks would  share a laugh or two. 

Message from Todd Thompson2022-06-22 12:32:51

A good part of my childhood was spent on William Street split between the Stanley, Fludder, Hanniman and Heinisch households.  Many good memories of Klaus, he wil be sadly missed by all of Ripley; condolences to Dianne, Joe, Karl and their families.