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Family and friends are invited to meet at Trinity Lutheran Church (2065 Geneva Street) on Friday, December 29, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
His funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating.
A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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RACINE – Rev. Daniel George Heinert, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ascension – All Saints on December 19, 2023.
Pastor Heinert was born in Kadoka, SD on December 11, 1941, the son of the late Daniel C. and Alma (nee Ehly) Heinert. He was baptized into the Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Norris, SD on February 8, 1942. He attended Reis Grade School, a rural, one room school in Parmelee, SD. Pastor Heinert attended St. Paul Preparatory School in Minnesota before earning his undergraduate degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN. He also graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.
It was in St. Louis, while attending seminary, where he met Barbara Lulow. They were married on September 7, 1964. Barbara preceded him in death on August 16, 2021.
Pastor’s first call was at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Janesville. He served St. Paul’s from 1967-1972. The Heinerts moved to Racine in 1972, where he served as senior pastor at Trinty Lutheran Church for 32 years.
Pastor Heinert was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. However, he was happiest in the company of his family, especially while attending his son’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.
He is survived by his sons, James Heinert of Racine, Joel (Karen) Heinert of Pleasant Prairie and Jonathan (Sheetal) Heinert of Chicago; his grandchildren, Lorin (James) Lewis, Reid Heinert, Ben Heinert, Quinn Heinert, Grace Heinert, and Saajan Heinert; his brothers, Jerry (Glendine) Heinert of Delmont, SD, Larry (Miriam) Heinert of Mendota Heights, MN; his sister-in-law, Cheryl Lulow of Vancouver, WA; brother-in-law, Dick Henderson of Madison, MS; as well as many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, Barbara, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Sharyl Henderson; his brother-in-law, Bruce Lulow; his niece, Ann Henderson, and nephew Richard (Rick) Lulow.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Trinity Lutheran Church (2065 Geneva Street) on Friday, December 29, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. His funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating. A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Lutheran High School.
Liz Heinert-Reister Lorang & husband Ken says
So sad to hear of Pastor Dan’s passing. We were childhood cousin playmates growing up in the Parmelee area. May our Lord comfort his family & friends but joy in knowing we’ll see him someday in heaven! Sorry we are unable to be there but will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers.
Howard and Nette Heinert says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time of Pastor Dan’s passing. The family all started here at Parmelee, SD and our Church. Pastor Dan came back and did the service for the Emanual Church’s 100th Anniversary which was the 1st Church started here in the area and then moved to our now St. John Lutheran Church. Pastor Dan’s parents were also Howard’s God Parents. May he rest in peace.
Terri Gilboy says
The Joy of the Lord is our strength. From childhood on this is how we felt about your parents. Loyal loving. ❤️ our father Gus Gregory respected your dad and their humors matched. My mom is currently at Parkview. So my sister and I always checked on both of them. We would sing hymns. A couple weeks ago I asked him to pray for all of us. He said here now. We were in the common area. I said yes. We all held hands. Your father prayed a great prayer 🙏 we were so blessed to have them in our lives ❤️ Love in the Lord. Cindy Cooke Terri Gilboy and Sylvia Gregory and families.
Paul Mohl says
Rest in peace.
Walinda Riley says
Prayers to the family. May god bless you through this difficult time. I’m glad I got a chance to care for him before he made his journey .
Letha Chattman says
Rev. Heinert was such a joy to be around. He was one of my most favorite patients at the late Dr. Robert Beckers office. We always engaged his so much laughter and love!! Most of all our faith in our Lord!! May he rest in perfect peace with our Lord and savior!! 🙏❤️
Tim and Rachelle says
Jim. Joel and John,
May the truth of the Gospel give you peace give you peace and the memories bring you laughter!!
Jim and Irene Heinert says
We were saddened to learn of Dan’s death. We offer our condolences to all who mourn his passing. He was a good a faithful servant of the Lord!
Jim and Irene Heinert
Green Valley, AZ
Frank & Mary Sterbin says
As we are unable to attend Funeral service, we wish to extend our condolences to the entire family. May God comfort you in your loss.