Ross Laverne Heinmiller
Ross Laverne Heinmiller passed away peacefully on Monday February 26, 2024 with his family by his side at St Mary’s General Hospital. He was in his 80th year. Ross was survived by his loving wife Greta for over 50 years. He was the cherished Dad to his daughters Kim Heinmiller (Robert Erb) and Karen Templeman, as well as his ‘boys’ Jeff Stemmler and Todd Templeman. He was the cherished Grandpa to his 3 grandchildren Hope Clinton (Ryan), Austin Stemmler and Lauren Templeman and the best Great-Grandpa to Atlas Clinton. Ross was also survived by his siblings, Doreen & Gerald Kennedy, Bruce & Susan Heinmiller, Glen & Bonnie Heinmiller and Lorne & Marlene Heinmiller as well as his sister-in-laws Barb McDonald and Sheila Nixon. Ross will also be missed and lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John & Annie Heinmiller, brother Ivan Heinmiller, brother-in-laws Grant McDonald & John Nixon and his son-in-law Dan Facca.
Ross was a truck driver with Dare Foods in Kitchener for 35 years. He was an avid farm toy collector and spent many weekends over the past years attending toy shows across Ontario and the US. Ross also spent countless hours in his shop repairing, repainting and sometimes even redesigning toy tractors. He enjoyed attending car shows with Greta and reminiscing with their friends about all the old cars they had. You could also find Ross & Greta many mornings at the mall or one of the local Tim Hortons enjoying their Tim’s coffee and treats with their “Coffee Groups”.
Ross’ family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and doctors from the Home Care Team and St. Mary’s General Hospital. The support and care that you all provided to Ross and all of us over the past few months is appreciated more than can be expressed.
Friends and family may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St, Wellesley for a memorial visitation, on Sunday March 3rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A celebration of life will be held at the Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St, Wellesley on Monday March 4, 2024 at 2:30pm.
As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to St Mary’s Hospital Foundation and can be made at the funeral home or by calling 519.656.2880. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Ross’ obituary notice on Facebook.