William Howard Heydinger, age 84, resident of New Washington, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Altercare Nursing Home in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1936 in New Washington, Ohio, to the late Otto S. and Josephine (Durnwald) Heydinger. He graduated from New Washington High School and had retired from Freeman Building Systems in Wooster, where he had worked in construction.
William enjoyed making homemade wine, wood carving, planting trees, hunting, fishing, and farming. He was a member of a numerous organizations. A few being, Labors Union in Mansfield (#216), Crawford County Antique Farm Machinery Association, Silver King Club in Plymouth, Wood Carving Club, Cranberry Game Protective Association.
He is survived by his loving children, Mark Heydinger, Cheryl (Luke) Rietschlin, Beth (Delbert) Hass, Steve (Karen) Heydinger, Patti Cok, and Kevin (Jill) Heydinger; sixteen grandchildren, Katie (Joe) DiLullo, Adam (Lindsay) Rietschlin, Seth (Maycee) Rietschlin, Samantha (Adam) Schroeder, Amy Rietschlin (Reid Martin), Andrew Hass, Aaron (Amanda) Hass, Stephanie (Kurt) Lenneman, Jessica (Joshua) Stiles, Emily (Nick) Gueco, Cameron Cok (Keyra Blanton), Abbey (Marcus) Payton, Hannah (Bryce) Orians, Sarah Heydinger, Elizabeth Heydinger, and Claire (Jeremy) Leggett; seventeen great grandchildren, Otto, Larkin, Ellie, Oliver and Emery Rietschlin, Solomon Schroeder, Issac, Mariah and Abram Lenneman, Nikyla, Nicolas and Noah Gueco, Myla Cok, Jania, Eli, Rosalia Payton and Sophia Orians; brother, Glenn Heydinger; sister, Inez (Dick) Gray; and two sisters-in-law, Sue Heydinger and Margaret Heydinger.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie (Fenner) Heydinger; daughter, Jatonda Heydinger Baxter; grandson, Joshua Heydinger; and son-in-law, Craig Cok. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Viola Karl, Bertha Karl, Vera Clady; infant sister, Mary Alice Heydinger along with brothers, Harold, Donald, Allen, Gilbert Heydinger and infant brothers, Raymond and Louis Heydinger.
Family and friends may gather at St. Bernards Catholic Church in New Washington on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with Father George Mahas officiating. Burial will follow at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in North Auburn. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church or School Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be expressed to William's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Joy & Ambrose Trucks - Mar 26, 2021
We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. God Bless all of you.
Doug and Kay Bishop - Mar 26, 2021
So sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. He was such a nice and friendly man. Sincere sympathy to the Heydinger family. Doug and Kay Bishop
Cindy ( Phillips) Lynch Dell'Eva - Mar 26, 2021
Dear Kevin, Jill and family, I am sorry for your loss. Cindy
Teresa Osborne - Mar 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family.❤️
Brenda Cramer - Mar 25, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Dave , Angie Bishop - Mar 25, 2021
Your family is in our prayers
Lois Kehres - Mar 25, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are in my thoughts now and in the days to come.
Sarah - Mar 25, 2021
Dear Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Luke and family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Jim, Sandy, Luke and Ben Blum - Mar 25, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Dan, Lisa & Max Phillips - Mar 24, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bills passing. Treasure all the great memories you shared. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Bella Rudo - Mar 24, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss! We wish all of your our deepest sympathy!!
PAUL AND SHIRLEY ZIMMERMAN - Mar 24, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to the family in the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers to you.
Thresa young - Mar 24, 2021
so sorry to hear about your loss. A difficult place for the family to be. I will continue to keep all of you in prayer and thoughts. You have so many nice family memories. Cherish those times as I know you did many activities together as a family.
Tom and Lisa Biglin - Mar 24, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Julie Light-Copper - Mar 24, 2021
To Mark and the whole family, May the love and support of family and friends give you comfort during your time of grief.
Kimberly Daron-Withkowski - Mar 24, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Chris Daniel - Mar 24, 2021
Cheryl & family, My condolences to you on the loss of your loving father & grandfather. May your strong faith and the love of family and friends be of comfort to you at this time. God Bless.
Charles and Celia Warren - Mar 24, 2021
Sending our sympathy and prayers for your family.
Gary & Charlotte Fink - Mar 23, 2021
So very sorry you have lost a loved one . Hugs and Prayers for All .
Peggy M Opatken - Mar 23, 2021
Mark sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May he rest in peace.
Fran (Robey) Schroeder - Mar 23, 2021
Mark, Cheryl, and family. So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Prayers for your family, Gods blessings on you.
Linda Veletean - Mar 23, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was always so pleasant to talk to when we had 55+ club. He will be deeply missed. My prayers to all his family
Sarah Di Lullo - Mar 23, 2021
Thinking of your family during this sad time. Pat and I send our deepest sympathy to you , Cheryl and your family. Although we did not know him well we certainly enjoyed the time we spent talking with him. May he now Rest In Peace and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Sarah Di Lullo
Judy Patterson - Mar 23, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family. Prayers.
MELODY MERGENTHALER - Mar 23, 2021
Sorry for the mistake in my name above. Silly autocorrect. Prayers for all of the family!!!!!
Mark Ebbeskotte - Mar 23, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the entire Heydinger family, but especially Patti. Unfortunately I will be unable to pay my respects in person. May you find comfort in knowing that your father is resting in the living arms of our Lord. May your many warm memories ease the pain of your aching hearts. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Beth Fenner - Mar 23, 2021
So sorry to hear about Bill. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Leonard and Beth Fenner
Charlie and Mary Ferguson - Mar 23, 2021
To the Heydinger family So sorry for your loss.
Moody Heydinger Mergenthaler - Mar 23, 2021
Many prayers to your entire family. I always enjoyed talking with Uncle Bill and seeing him around town! He will be missed.
Eileen Lucius. kurtz - Mar 23, 2021
Heaven has another working angel!!!!back in good ole days, kids spent lot of time with Bill and Rosie too. You all have my hugs and ❤️!!!
Theresa & Eugene Missler - Mar 23, 2021
Rest in peace Bill. You have left a beautiful legacy, your children and their families. We send our deepest sympathy and love to each one of you.
JACKIE ECKSTEIN - Mar 23, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Please be assured of my promise of prayers for the whole family. God bless you all.
