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Karl Heinz Obituary

Karl Josef Heinz passed away unexpectedly on January 2nd, 2010. He was born September 7th, 1934 to Josef and Katharina Heinz in Montabaur, Germany and is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Marlies Heinz, his son Peter Heinz, three grandchildren: Laura Bjornstad and her husband Eric, and Josef and Brandon Heinz, all of the Colorado Springs area. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Walter and a sister, Mia Hinke who reside in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gerhard, and his daughter-in-law, Patricia Heinz. Karl and his family immigrated to the United States over 50 years ago and he worked for over 36 years as an aircraft technician for American Airlines in Los Angeles before retiring to Monument, Colorado in 2003 to be near his son's family. He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and long time co-workers. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Peters Catholic Church in Monument on Wednesday, January 13th at 11:00 with burial to follow at the Monument Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Penrose-St. Francis Foundation or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 11, 2010.

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Katja, Tim und Ruben

February 10, 2010

Auferstehung ist unser Glaube,
Wiedersehen unsere Hoffnung,
Gedenken unsere Liebe.

Aurelius Augustinus


Wir denken sehr gerne an die schönen Momente mit Onkel Karl zurück.
Seine Fröhlichkeit und seine positive Lebenseinstellung fanden wir immer bewundernswert. Von ihm durften wir erfahren, wie man sein Leben "leben" sollte...

In Gedanken sind wir bei dir, liebe Tante Marlies und auch bei Peter und seiner Familie.

Peter Heinz

February 5, 2010

Dad / Opa --
Already a month has passed and I write the final entry in your guestbook. Too many years have gone by way too fast and I will never forget all you have done for me and the family. From my birth, to first coming to America, to the support you always gave me, to being my best man at my wedding, to being at my side through Pat's long illness and death. You sacrificed greatly to give us a good life and you were the consummate Opa to our kids and a great father-in-law to Pat. Now you are with her and your Mom and brother – may you only know peace and rest assured we will always keep you in our fondest memories.
Your loving son,
Peter and family (Laura & Eric, Josef, and Brandon; and I know that Pat would also include her love).

January 22, 2010

Ihr Lieben,
wir sind mit Euch sehr traurig über den Tod unseres lieben Karl.
Still und bescheiden wie er immer war, ist er von uns gegangen.
Gerne denken wir an viele gemeinsame und schöne Stunden mit ihm zurück.
Besonders ist uns noch der gemeinsame letzte Urlaub auf der Donau 2006 in guter Erinnerung.
Wir werden ihn nie vergessen.

Monika & Hans

January 21, 2010

Dear Marlies and family, we only met Karl a few times but it was an honor to have known him. The first time was at Del Garrison's Mason Lodge function. He seemed so natural and comfortable with his old friends and your aunt, and so friendly to everyone. We enjoyed his company again later a few more times. He was a kind and gentle man and made a difference in the people's lives that he touched. He shall be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love, Andy and Mary Birgel

January 18, 2010

Liebe Marlies, Peter und Familie,
es ist nicht einfach Worte zu finden die den Tod eines lieben Menschen beschreiben. Ich bin sehr froh die wenigen gemeinsam gelebeten Zeiten mit Onkel Karl vom Kind bis heute in viele schöne Erinnerungen packen zu können.
Wir sind gestern zum Kloster Andechs gefahren und haben für Onkel Karl eine Kerze angezündet. Wir senden Euch viel Kraft für die kommende Zeit.
Peter, Conny, Clara-Luise und Constantin

January 18, 2010

Liebe Marlies, Peter und Familie,
ich bin in Gedanken bei Euch und möchte das ihr viel Kraft von allen Seiten bekommt.
Ich werde Karl und seine immer fröhliche Art sehr vermissen.
Viele Grüße
Christoph

Joe & Joanne Wolf

January 17, 2010

Marlies, We just want you to know what a joy it was to know Karl. He was such a kind man. I will never forget the first time we met in New Ulm and the fun time we had in Phoenix when you visited Millie and I. He is in my prayers every evening and I know he and Pat along with her Dad are looking down on all of us. May God bless you as you go through this sad time.

January 17, 2010

Dear Marlies and Family: You are daily in our prayers that God would comfort you and encourage you at this dificult time. Karl was such a blessing to your family. As you recall sweet and enjoyable times during his time on earth, may you feel God's healing of Karl's absence. I know he is waiting in Heaven with Pat and other loved ones and will be joined with you again for eternity with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Kindest regards, Dana and Sandy Hackney

Marlies Heinz

January 17, 2010

Wenn ein lieber Mensch stirbt, ist er nicht wirklich tot, sondern lebt in unserem Herzen weiter.
Zur Erinnerung an unseren Freund Karl,mit dem wir so viele schöne Zeiten erlebt haben. Wir werden ihn sehr vermissen.
Liebe Marlies, Peter und Kinder,wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch und hoffen, daß nach der dunklen Zeit der Trauer, Euch wieder wärmende Strahlen des Lebens weitertragen.
Anneliese, Günther u. Brigitte

Brigitte Kunst

January 17, 2010

Januar 17.2010

Wenn ein lieber Mensch stirbt,ist er nicht wirklich tot,sondern lebt in unserem Herzen weiter.
Zur Erinnerung an unseren Freund Karl, mit dem wir viele schöne Zeiten erlebt haben. Wir werden ihn vermissen.
Liebe Marlies, Peter u. Kinder
Wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch und hoffen, dass nach dieser dunklen Zeit des Schmerzes ,euch wieder wärmende Strahlen des Lebens weitertragen.
Anneliese,Günther u. Brigitte

January 16, 2010

Liebe Marlies ,Peter und Familie .
Wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch.Dankbar sind wir für die Zeit die mir mit Karl noch verbringen durften
In Liebe Christel und Helmut

January 16, 2010

Wie soll man dem Tod begegnen,
wenn er vor der Türe steht?
Soll man hoffen, soll man beten,
flehen, daß er weitergeht?

Ja! Er soll nur weitergehen -
denkt man und vergißt dabei,
daß nur der Tod kann es verstehen,
wenn einer sagt: Ich bin soweit.

Ist es auch schwer, ihn geh'n zu lassen,
den Menschen, der so nah uns stand,
wollen wir uns doch in Schweigen fassen:
Gott nahm ihn still an seine Hand.

In Erinnerung an Onkel Karl, der nun seine Wohnung bei Gott, unserem Vater hat und der in unseren Herzen immer weiterleben wird.

Susanne, Martin, Bernd und Kathrin

Andrea & Kalle

January 15, 2010

Es sandte mir das Schicksal tiefen Schlaf.
Ich bin nicht tot, ich tauschte nur die Räume.
Ich leb in euch, ich geh in eure Träume, da uns, die wir vereint, Verwandlung traf.

Ihr glaubt mich tot, doch dass die Welt ich tröste,
leb ich mit tausend Seelen dort,
an diesem wunderbaren Ort,
im Herzen der Lieben.
Nein, ich ging nicht fort,
Unsterblichkeit vom Tode mich erlöste.

Michelangelo Buonarroti


Wir trauern mit Euch und werden unseren lieben Onkel Karl immer im Herzen tragen.

January 14, 2010

Marlies, ich war so glücklich darüber, daß wir nach so langen Jahren
wieder Kontakt zueinander hatten, der in den letzten Monaten Dank
Email und persönlicher Gespräche immer intensiver wurde. Der Wunsch, daß wir uns bald einmal wiedersehen wurde immer öfter
ausgesprochen. Dann diese traurige Nachricht. Wir trauern mit Dir und Deiner Familie. Wir werden Karl nicht vergessen !

January 12, 2010

Marlies, We were so shocked and saddened by your great loss. We know you both took such comfort and support from each other over the last years. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. May God Bless and keep you.
Love, Debie and Joe Ward

January 12, 2010

We have so many happy memories of you, Karl and Marlies coming to visit with us. Also our trip to Alaska was very special with you two in it. Mom's 90th birthday wouldn't have been the same with out you. Max misses you too, you were such a friend to him and all of us. We will miss you. We will always feel you are part of our family.
We love you and Marlies,

Your California family,

Doug, Jan and "Mom" Ruth

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