Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday September 22, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Heinlein (nee Hubele); loving father of Tom (Cindy), Dan (Christy) and Rick (Theresa) Heinlein and Linda (Mark) Miner; dear grandfather of Drew (Kelsi), Claire, Matthew, Christopher, Rick, Tim, Michael and Nicholas Heinlein, Jack, Joe, Sarah and Lauren Miner; dear great-grandfather of James Heinlein; dear uncle and friend.
Richard is a graduate of St. Peter grade school and Eugene Coyle High School in Kirkwood. He was a faithful member of Mary Queen of Peace Parish for 60 years. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired from Union Electric/Ameren. Richard was an avid golfer who loved his family dearly and will be missed by many.
Services: Private funeral mass will be held at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church with private burial at St. Peter Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I just wanted to send my condolences, your parents were as kind of people I have ever met, God bless them.
Dear Heinlein Family,
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your father. We always enjoyed talking with him when he was still here on Fortune Lane.
The Dierkes Family
Duck was a great cousin and always had a positive word to say to you. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy to his family.