Obituary for Eric Heins Eric James Heins was born on July 15, 1951. He entered the family of God through baptism in August of that same year. He was confirmed at St. John in Rochester, Michigan.
His love for children led him to become a Lutheran teacher. He served his Lord in the teaching and principal ministry for 40 years. He has taught at Detroit Urban Lutheran School in Detroit, Guardian Lutheran in Dearborn, and St. Paul in Royal Oak.
He has served as teacher/principal at Trinity Lutheran in Berrien Springs, Holy Ghost Lutheran in Monroe, and Good Shepherd in Lake Orion. Eric married Dawn Landmesser in August of 1974. He is the father of Chad Heins (Emily), Shay Heins (Ulysses Gomez), and Cali O’Neill (Christopher).
The true loves of his life have been his grandchildren: Kayla, Austen, Vanyssa, Easton, Zoey, Dominic, and Spencer. He was especially looking forward to the birth of an eighth grandchild in the early part of 2019. He entered his heavenly home on June 8, 2018.
Eric always knew that the earthly path he traveled was a path that would lead him to the waiting arms of his beloved Savior, Jesus. Eric is survived by his wife Dawn, his children (all six of them) and his grandchildren. He is the son of Norma and the late Jim.
He is the brother of Kevin Heins, Krista Heins (the late Jack), and Dayna (Zack) Matthews. Eric is also a beloved son-in-law to Dee and Cal Landmesser as well a beloved brother -in-law to Gary Landmesser (Nirian), DiAnn Hoke, and Amy Bedard (Dan). He is a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Eric will be held on Tuesday from 3-8 pm and Wednesday 2-8 pm at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak.
His celebration of life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Royal Oak on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He will lie in state from 10 to 11am, with funeral beginning at 11am. A luncheon will be held at St. Paul following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials in Eric’s name to St. Paul Lutheran School in Royal Oak, Michigan. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Eric Heins please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation 2018 JUN 12.
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