William Heller Obituary

Dear Heller Family,



I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. My family and I send our deepest sympathies. I am sure that Bill and my Mom and my Granddaddy are all lookig down on us reminding us that they are in a better place.



Sincerely,



Cathy Keener

(daugher of Connie Ernst, Granddaughter of Max and Marilyn Snyder and niece to Cathy Snyder)

April 10, 2006



Heller Family,



I was shocked and saddened last night, by the news of Bill’s passing. Although I only knew him through the lumber company, I will always remember him. Bill was the first supplier to offer my small one man carpentry company a line of credit. He trusted in me, and to a larger extent mankind, and I never would have betrayed that trust. His broad smile and warm greetings met me every time I came into the office. There was a genuineness that surrounded him that spread throughout the organization. Coming into that office was like stepping into a time machine and being transported back 150 years to an era where people trusted one another, cared for one another, and business could be transacted with a hand shake without worry of being cheated or deceived. I believe all that came from Bill.



I can not express how much I will miss him, or how much the world could use several hundred million just like him. I can only imagine the void, you who knew him best, must feel. I hope these few thoughts of mine can put a smile on a face, to know Bill made an impression on someone’s life.



Sincerely,







Tom Horstman

Dear Heller Family,

I was one of many Boy Scouts priviledged to work with Mr. Heller over the years. He was one of the most kind and helpful people I worked with, and he was more than willing to donate lumber from his business to help a service project I was running. I offer my condolences as he a person who would treat a stranger with the kindness that he felt was due.

Dear Heller Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bill was the kind of man who lived a life we all wish we could emulate. What a perfect example for us all. He will be truly missed but not forgotten.

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's death. It was my pleasure to play tennis with him through Heritage on Saturday mornings and evenings over the last two years. I didn't know him well, but he was a pleasure to be around. We will miss him.

Dear Jane,

You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Wink, I pray that you are consoled by your exceptional family and warm memories. I know that you and Bill fought hard--we just can't understand why the illness had to be victorious over your efforts and the prayers of many.

My deepest sympathy to all of you,

Ann (Slats to Jane)

Sorry for your loss.

Catherine Staunton and Tom Riley

Dear Wink: My heart is with you, Janie and Bobbie, this week as you go through this most difficult time. I know, all too well, what you are going through. I think the peace we finally discover is in knowing that the suffering is over but also in knowing he will always be with you in spirit and in love. May God bless all of you and help you find that peace.

Love,

Jan

Knowing Bill for more than thirty-five years has been an honor. He has always been a man of exceptional integrity. It is hard to except the reality of such good and descent man being taken from us at such a young age. I felt the deep sadness that enveloped the lumber yard the day Jim, informed of Bill's illness. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with The Heller family.

I knew Bill through the business, he was truly one of the good guys.

It greatly saddens us to hear of the passing of such a kind and respectful man. The Roberts and Dybdahl family sends it deepest condolences to the Heller's.

My deepest heartfelt sympathy for the Heller Family and co-workers. My business is across the street and I have know the Heller family for 20 years. We will miss Bill.

Sandy Fontana and the employees of Perfect Touch Products.

We are truly sorry for your loss; he was a great man. It was a great honor knowing Bill for the past 13 years. Having my waterproofing business across the street from him has given me the delightfulness of knowing Bill. It was interesting to see that Bill and I to be the only ones at our businesses on Sunday's. Everyone on Hickory Ave is going to miss him!

I was shocked to hear of Bill's passing . I knew him through his business and it was always a pleasure talking and dealing with him. Please take comfort in knowing that I care.

Our deepest sympathies to the Heller family. We know Bill is with God in heaven. He was a kind and wonderful man. We know that his good spirit will be with all of you each and everyday.

Prayer and sympathy from our family to yours.

Wink and family,



Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your whole family. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers.



Lynne Hermsen and Rachel Kehm

God bless you at this difficult time. My prayers are with all your family.

Bob, Wink, and Jane,

Our deepest sympathies.

Mike, Stella, Chris, and Katerina Vogl

god bless this kind and great man

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH MY DAD. ( WALTER) I am sure they are sharing Heller Lumber yard stories.

Our hearts go out to you on the passing of Bill. He put up a courageous fight. Know that he is now in the hands of our Lord, pain free and in peace forever

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heller family at this most difficult time.

Bob, You will remember me as Susan at CBS and it has been several years since I have seen you or Bill so I was shocked to hear the news. I want you to know that I my heart goes out to you and that I am praying for you all. May God's Peace be with you. Susan Pulliam