Clarence "Tootie" Heintschel, Jr., 71 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born July 7, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Clarence Heintschel, Sr. and Clara Powell Heintschel, and was a lifelong area resident. Clarence was an appliance technician and worked for C & D Appliance Repair, he was also past president of Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Delores Heintschel of Port Arthur, TX; two daughters, Cheryl Richie and husband Rickie of Groves, TX, and Carol Heintschel of Groves, TX; one son, Gary Heintschel and wife, Nelda of Vidor, TX; one brother, William Glenn Heintschel, Sr. and wife, Pat of Shelbyville, TX; nine grandchildren, Garrett and Holly Heintschel, Rickie Jr., Monica, Andy, Ashlyn, Dillon, and CiCi Richie, and Devon Sanchez. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Larry West officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Anonymous
April 1, 2013
My condolences to the Heintschel family, and may I share some word of comfort because life can be so overwhelming at this time. The pain, the grief, and the feeling of hopelessness can be unbearable. May you find comfort in family and friends and our God Jehovah, for His eyes and ears are toward your supplication.
Anonymous
March 31, 2013
will be missed.//////
Anonymous
March 31, 2013
will be mored than missed./////
Anonymous
March 30, 2013
My Prayers and deepest condolences are with you at this time of your loss. God Bless You All. John and Patti Wells
Anonymous
March 30, 2013
I was greatly saddened to her about Tootie. He was a great man and his service spoke mountains about him, as he set a great example for others. I will be in prayer for your family as you go through this time of grief. I will also remember Tootie and how he added a great positive attitude to all as an Elmer to the ham guys. Ken Bratz / WA5JUM / Palestine
Anonymous
March 30, 2013
Sorry to hear this.
Anonymous
March 28, 2013
We will miss you. Our prayers our with your family. Thank you for all you have done, you will be greatly missed.
Anonymous
March 28, 2013
he was a friend to all
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
May God be with you (KC5AWG )
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.. My prayers are with you.... I you need anything please feel free you call me... Love Angie Duvail KF5ADZ
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
He was an important part of the foundation of Ham Radio in Southeast Texas, we miss him already. Steve and Laurie Fletcher N5BOY / KE5IKH
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Dear Dee(sis) I am so sorry for your loss.There are no words that anyone can say other than God be with you and your family at this time to find the strength, Tootie is now looking down on you and protecting you .God Bless
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Dee, I am very sorry to hear about Tootie. He will always be in my memories as a good man. He was also very fortunate to have a wife like you. Take care and God Bless. David Fults KE5CYP
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Delores, I am sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many because he was always up front when help was needed. Earl always spoke highly of both of you. He admired Tootie's knowledge and accomplishments. May he rest in peace.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
My sympathy and prayers go out to your family and friends. We will miss you on the traffic nets, KC5HVT. 73, Carolyn Womack KC5OZT
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
We will miss Tootie tremendously. He was a great representative of the best of amateur radio and a great Christian gentleman.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
To all the Heintschel family, we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Our condolences to you Delores and to your family. Mel
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
will be thinking of you ray.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
So sorry for you and your family. Prayers for you all.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Tootie will be missed. He was extremely involved in promoting the value of "ham" radio, not only as a hobby, but also as a resource for community and emergency services. His humor and tireless efforts will not be forgotten. He was a fine fellow, in every way. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Tootie was one of my first check ins to the Amateur Radio 7290 Net. It was always a pleasure to talk to him on the radio. He will be missed and my prayers are with the family.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
GOd be with you Delores and family.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
When I started working with Dr Malaty, Mr Heintscel was the first patient I met. I had to draw his blood and immediately, I knew I was going like him very much. He joked and picked with me and I dished it right back out to him. When I came into the office and heard of his passing, all I could think to do was call Mrs Heintschel and tell her how sorry I am and what a wonderful person I thought he was.... You will be missed here at the office Mr Heintschel...I will surely miss the laughing and jokes!
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
What a great spirited person who cared about everyone. He loved to help people not only in his day to day business, but in the HAM radio , CERT, as a Volunteer for many non-profits. He touched my heart in many ways - My prayers are with you Miss Tootie and your family - I will miss Mr. Tootie.
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Tootie will be missed in our lives. He was a great help in getting me and my kids through the radio operator 's test. We love you and will be there if you need anything!
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Dearest Delores, Steve and I are heartbroken about losing Tootie. He was a wonderful example of calm leadership and dedicated volunteerism. He had a big heart and a smile for everyone. He will be sorely missed by all. May God's grace be with you in the days to come. With Our Love, Leah & Steve Gomez Ke5o's YL & Ke5o
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Rest in Peace! You will be missed by everyone. It was a pleasure working with you @ Red Cross. Dee I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what your going thru so I'm praying for you & the rest of the family and friends. God Bless You! Brenda Kerl (Red Cross Volunteer)
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
i have had 52 years with the love of my life we griped at each other but it was our way . we did renew our vows but he was not able to say i do but i know he wanted to, we would have celebrated 53 years. but the lord needed him not to suffer any more. i luve you clarence m heintschel Thnks all for the prayers. yall were all special to tootie
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
No words can adaquitly convey my feeling of lose at Tooties passing. It will be our job as hard as it will be to carry on the tradition's of service Tootie so loved. All of us here will miss you. I hope they have bike rides and fun runs in heaven because if they dont they soon will. Rich Hudgins
Anonymous
March 27, 2013
Lawrence, Landon and I will all miss Tootie so very much! He was a wonderful person that gave 100% in everything he did. He is going to be greatly missed by all. Even thought we have lost a dear person on this earth, Heaven has gained an angel! Rest in Peace Tootie!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Tootie will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family - I know their hearts are breaking. He was a delight to know!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Delores & Family So sorry. Tootie will be missed by all. Our Prayers are with you.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Delores, Ray and I are so sorry to hear about Tootie. Ray enjoyed working with him so very much in the Ham Club. He will be greatly missed by all the members and the community.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. I feel blessed to have known him and to be like a part of the family myself. He is loved and will be greatly missed!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Very blessed to have had Tootie's influence in my children's lives; he is still an inspiration to us. His mentorship will always be remembered.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
So glad that I have gotten to be part of the Heintschel family! Tootie was such a wonderful man and he will be missed by all! I am sure he will be president of the Heavenly HAMM radio club! It won't be the same without him!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
I will mis you Tootie
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
i will mis a great frend tootie
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Tootie was very instrumental in my getting my ham radio license. He carried such a happy attitude even thru his illness. He was a wonderful person to be around. We will miss him terribly!!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
My condolences go out to all of you. Tootie was a special kind of guy. When I was in Texas he assisted me in several areas of Amateur Radio. He will definately be missed. 73 and God Bless You All!
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
my good friend good bless you kd5jzu pete Tootie
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
May God bring Peace, Comfort and Wonderful memories of such a sweet man to all of you who loved him. He will be truly missed.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Myself, my wife Kerri, and daughter Holly would like to express our sadness of the passing of a great friend. You always know that people leave this world and go to a better place, but I know that I will always miss the kind words of encouragement and his million dollar smile. Those of us in the ham radio community have some very big shoes to fill. We will miss you Tootie.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Tootie was a good man and a good friend. We were among the fortunate to know him. He will be remembered fondly.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Delores, Tootie was such a sweet man. We will always remember him with fondness and for his wonderfully quick wit. Our love and prayers are with you. Love, Jerry and Barbara
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
We are deeply sorry for the family in their time of loss of a great Dad, Husband, and friend. But Tootie/Drummer will truly be missed by our family. God Bless
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
To all the Heintschel Family. The Earth lost a fine man with a smile to light the day, but we all gained an angel. I'm so sorry for your loss and please know that my heart and prayers are with you.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
It hurts my heart to see another great man leave us. Tootie was knowledgeable about so much and didn't mind sharing it. Jimmy had so much respect for Tootie and loved him dearly. I can just imagine the 2 of them goin off into a corner of Heaven and catching up. Tootie will be missed. We will be praying for Dee and family. Kathy and family
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Delores Larry and I are so sorry to hear about Tootie. We will miss his humor and delightful wit, a truly good man.
Anonymous
March 26, 2013
Tooty will be missed very much. He had a wonderful presence about him. May he continue on in God's realm. 73 Sharon