Dale W. Heinz

Dale W. Heinz, 86, Merrill, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.

He was born September 17, 1936 in Brokaw, son of the late Henry and (Anna Kniess) Heinz.  On June 29, 1963 he married Darla Pichelman and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2010.

Dale worked many years for Marathon Electric and served his country in the United States Army.  Dale enjoyed ski jumping, fishing of all seasons, working in the yard, watching auto racing and the Green Bay Packers.  He also enjoyed relaxing at the campground with friends and family, hitting the Vegas strip, hunting, bowling and collecting photos of his granddaughter, Dylan.

Survivors include his sons, Darren Heinz, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Dean Heinz, Wausau; siblings, Milton Heinz and Sandra Ryan.

Besides his parents and wife, Darla, he was preceded in death by siblings, Annette Lach, Mary Ann Wimmer, Joyce Goetch, Roger Heinz, Henry Heinz Jr. and Donald Heinz.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2022 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Visitation will be Friday from Noon until the time of services all at the Sixth Street funeral home.