Alan A. Heins, 83, of Shawano, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Green Bay. He was born in the town of Herman on Feb. 17, 1936, to the late Arno and Doris (Hohn) Heins.
Al enlisted in the United States Army in September 1954, serving in Germany for 2½ years, before his honorable discharge in August 1957.
On Jan. 3, 1959, Al was united in marriage to Karen Leonard, who preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 1999. In 1977, the couple founded Heins Appliance in Shawano.
Al was united in marriage to Barbara Smits on April 12, 2000. The couple attended Hope Community Church in Shawano.
Al was an active member of the community, formerly on the Shawano School Board, a volunteer for the Shawano Area Fire Department, a lifetime member of Navarino Nature Center, Shawano Fish and Game Club, Shawano Gun Club, life member of the National Rifle Association, life member of Shawano VFW Post 2723 and a member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge 170 F & A.M.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Craig (Renee) Heins, Lori (Doug) Allen, Brian (Kathie) Heins, Roxane (John) Runge, Laura (Gary) Strehlow, Gerald (Stephanie) Heins and Candice (Bryan) Baumler; grandchildren, Amanda (Chad) Allen, Melissa (Steve) Johnson and Travis Heins; and numerous great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Eunice Wilkerson, of Colorado; along with numerous other relatives, and many friends.
Al was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, and his parents, Arno and Doris.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Hope Community Church in Shawano, with the Rev. John Anderson officiating. Following the service, military honors were conducted by the VFW Post 2723. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Shawano Ambulance Service, the Shawano ER and all the medical staff at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.
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Alan A. Heins
