Peter "Pete" L. Heintzelman
January 17, 1930 - March 4, 2021
Peter L. Heintzelman, age 91, of Fremont
Died Thursday March 4, 2021 at Dunklau Gardens
Peter was born January 17, 1930 in Lyons, Nebraska to William C. and Mary Mable 'McDowell' Heintzelman. He attended the Lyons Public School where he graduated with the Class of 1948. After graduation he attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri where he graduated with an Associate in Arts Degree. He attended the University of Nebraska before joining the Air Force and was honorable discharged in 1952. After returning from the service he again attended the University of Nebraska before becoming employed at the First National Bank of Lyons. He was later elected a Director of the First National Bank of Lyons and also served as Vice President and Cashier. He was a cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Wisner, and a Director, Executive Vice President, and President at the Bank of Valley. He was also a Vice President at the Nebraska Savings and Loan Association in Fremont where he was employed several years.
During his retirement he was employed on a part-time basis at Krasne Furniture Store in Fremont. Peter was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, first at Lyons, then of the Baptist-Presbyterian Church in Valley and at the Fremont Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder at all three of these churches. He was a choir member and Sunday School teacher at the Fremont Presbyterian Church. He was a '50' year member of the American Legion and Commander of Post #83 of Lyons. He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in Lyons, Wisner, and Valley. He was also President of the Lyons Fire Department and a member of the Lyons Industrial Development Corporation and member of the Valley Zoning Commission. He served on the Board of Directors of the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Fremont and was a member of the Lions Club.
He married Aileen A. Ramsey Christoffersen on March 12, 1970.
Survivors
Sons Michael Heintzelman of Lincoln
Joseph Heintzelman of Los Angeles, CA.
Step - Daughter Linda Koehler of West Point
Step - Son Gary (Peggy) Christoffersen of Kennard
Grandchildren Carmen (David) Gwartney of San Jose, CA.
Craig (Caren) Koehler of Arvada, CO.
Curtis (Stacy) Koehler of Wahoo
Joy (Jamie) Greve of Waverly
JoDee (Tim) Flock of Bancroft
Rena Christoffersen of Mondamin, IA.
Jesse Christoffersen of Valley
Aaron Christoffersen of Waterloo
Great grandchildren Weston & Corrinne Rose Gwartney
Brent, Blake & Brandon Greve
Jalen & Hannah Flock
Adrianne Koehler
Rylee & Reid Koehler
4 great great grandchildren
The memorial service will be Saturday, 10:30am, March 27, 2021 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel with Military Honors following the service (Livestream at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com). Burial will be held at a later date in the Lyons Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.comT
To watch a recording of the service please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/MtBUJEPw1Wo
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