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“To the Heidmann Family, With our deepest sympathy to your family in this very difficult time. While we don't know the perfect words to say or the...Read More »
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1 of 23 | Posted by: Brusky Family - Edgar, WI
“Nancy, Ruth, and Mandy, We're so sorry to hear of Grandpa Fred's passing. We so enjoyed getting to know him at the parties for Peyton, Eli, and...Read More »
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2 of 23 | Posted by: Tom and Sharon Rogers - Ladysmith, WI
“To Fred Heidman Jr. and Family: Please accept Maureen's and my deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. Though I only spent short...Read More »
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3 of 23 | Posted by: Jim and Maureen Schmidt - WI
“Nancy and Family, Although we have only known you for a short one and a half years as good neighbors, through a few short yet sweet conversations...Read More »
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4 of 23 | Posted by: Gary & Cheryl Hill - Edgar, WI
“Gail, Was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My heartfelt feelings go out to you and your family.
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5 of 23 | Posted by: Charlene Applebee - Plainfield, WI
“To Nancy and Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. always enjoyed listening to Fred's stories when he worked for us. Will always remember...Read More »
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6 of 23 | Posted by: Arlyn and Bev Stencil - Edgar, WI
“You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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7 of 23 | Posted by: Andy & Teri Deininger - Edgar, WI
“Perry/Ruth You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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8 of 23 | Posted by: Jon, Amy, Shelby and Lillyanna Dvorak - WI
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your loss. May your shared memories bring you peace in the days ahead.
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9 of 23 | Posted by: Andrew and Carol Kavajecz - Edgar, WI
“Cathy & family, our prayers are with you all. Our sincerest sympathies to you. Love, Bob & Karen
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10 of 23 | Posted by: Bob & Karen Karlen - Fairbanks, AK
“Dear Heidmann Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again one day. Ron, Lori, Tucker &...Read More »
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11 of 23 | Posted by: Lori Kavajecz - Edgar, WI
“Fred was a very good man and will be missed by all.
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12 of 23 | Posted by: Steve Heidmann - Edgar, WI
“To the Heidmann Family: You have our deepest sympathy. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Flash and Happy
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13 of 23 | Posted by: Flash & Happy Martin - Phillips, WI
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of Fred. May the Lord guide and protect you in this time of need.
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14 of 23 | Posted by: Gary & Gail Wendtland - Edgar, WI
“Fred, I'll always remember the hard work and good times we had together. We kept many airplanes flying and had some fun times in Hawaii, Olongapo,...Read More »
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15 of 23 | Posted by: Howard H. (Hank) Porter - AZ
“Sorry to hear of Fred's passing . He brings so many memory's of working with him and at Happy Daze . It has been a pleasure to know all of you Take...Read More »
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16 of 23 | Posted by: Sherry Leu Hellerud - WI
“To Nancy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a very talented and funny man. He was quite the practical joker. He was always the...Read More »
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17 of 23 | Posted by: Fran Dormer - warick, RI
“I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a great man. I remember how he tried so hard to tame the "wild child" As an adult he told...Read More »
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18 of 23 | Posted by: Jody Baeseman - Edgar, WI
“Uncle Junior came to visit us one time in the middle to late 60's. He was dressed up like a hippie. He claimed not to know who Uncle Junior was and...Read More »
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19 of 23 | Posted by: Daniel A. Durr - Athens, WI
“Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still. With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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20 of 23 | Posted by: Teresa (Zweck) Stieber - WI
“nancy sorry for your loss fred was a good man and he will be sadly missed i am pat's sister we only met a few times
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21 of 23 | Posted by: donna elliott - warwick, RI
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. When I was a Navy recruiter in Wausau from 1999 to 2002. Fred would often stop by the recruiting...Read More »
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22 of 23 | Posted by: Corey J. Joles - CHESAPEAKE, VA
“To the Heidmann Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I had many a good times working with Fred at Badger Basket and Bob working with him...Read More »
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23 of 23 | Posted by: Sandy Sekorski - Edgar, WI
Fredrick Fred J. Heidmann Sr. 74, Edgar, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born December 7, 1935 in Athens, son of the late Fredrick H. and Anne M. (Kania) Heidmann. On February 9, 1956, he married Nancy Beauchene in Warwick, RI. She survives. Fred served his country as a Aviation Machinist Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer for the United States Navy, retiring in 1974 after 22 ½ years of dedicated service. He owned and operated Shellback Trucking, and co-owned Heidmanns Happy Daze Bar with his brother Ron Toby. While living in Edgar, he was a mechanic, part-time deputy, village employee, and company manager at Badger Basket. His primary employment involved over the road truck driving. Fred enjoyed watching Nascar, scuttlebutt in the morning at the local café, and restoring and repairing all types of vehicles including 3 collector cars of his own. Fred also enjoyed talking with fellow retired shipmates Jim, Hank, Tom and John. Family time was most important to Fred, especially Fathers day casino and boating trips and the annual Heidmann Family Reunions. Survivors include, his wife of 54 years, Nancy Heidmann, Edgar; seven children, Ruth (Perry) Dvorak, Edgar, Gail (Joe) Krause, Edgar, Donna (John) Kasmerchak, Rothschild, Cathy (John) Knetter, Edgar, Marianne (Rick) Mueller, Edgar, Brenda (Chris) Seubert, Marathon and Fred Jr. (Debbie) Heidmann, Stratford; 18 grandchildren, Mandy (Brian) Rogers, Adam Dvorak, Jennifer (Scott) Wirkus, Jessica Krause, Travis (Amber) Krause, Sarah (Travis) Strasser, Chase Kasmerchak, Amy (Josh) Young, Jacob Knetter, Mitchell (Morgan) Mueller, Matthew and Maverick Mueller, Christopher and Natasha Seubert, Vincent, Lucas, Lance and Ella Heidmann; 14 great grandchildren, Peyton, Eli, Chloe, Austin, Allison, Andrea, Tiana, Jayden, Makayla, Ethan, Aubriana, Travis Jr., Kellen and Paxton; one brother, Ronald (Jeannie) Heidmann, Edgar; one sister, Sandra (Clarence) Durr, Edgar; one brother-in-law, George (Pat) Bonn, Warwick, RI; and one sister-in-law, Fran (Ken) Dormer, Warwick, RI. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Scotty Miller. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August, 17, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Friends may call Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until time of services at the church. There will be full military honors conducted by the American Legion Sawyer-Drumm Post No. 393, Edgar. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Josephs Hospital, Marshfield, Ministry Home Care Hospice or the Edgar Circle of Joy. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

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