OBITUARY Ilma I Heinemeyer January 1, 1928 – October 24, 2018 Ilma Idell (Sue) Heinemeyer Sue Heinemeyer, 90, of New Braunfels joined our Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, after a long illness surrounded by family. Her wishes were to be buried at Guadalupe Valley Cemetery along side her loving husband Alvin. Services will be at Zoeller Funeral Home in New Braunfels with Pastor Chuck Huckaby officiating.
The services will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Visitation will be at 0100 p.m., Funeral at 02:00 p.m. followed by graveside services. Sue was born January 1, 1928, in New Braunfels, Texas to Hertha and Arthur Krueger.
Sue attended New Braunfels High School. Her first job was at Richter’s pharmacy on the square in New Braunfels. On January 18, 1947 she married Alvin Werner Heinemeyer.
They moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1953 where Alvin worked for Phillips Petroleum. She continued to work in the drug store field, working at Abel’s Pharmacy and continued to raise her sons. In 1964, they moved to Brazoria where she fell in love with the people.
She enjoyed the friendships she made. She also worked at Wright’s pharmacy. In 1984, they retired and moved back home to New Braunfels.
She had great pride in her home that they built. She loved to garden with Alvin. They were reunited with many family and friends from their younger days.
Several couples would get together to play cards, BBQ and just enjoy retirement. They joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2999 where she held several positions in the auxiliary. She worked the Comal County Fair and Wurst Fest for several years.
She made many cakes and pies for Bingo night and birthday suppers. Her favorite job was to review the college scholarships for the high school seniors. She just wanted everyone to succeed in life.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was married to Alvin for 71 years January of 2018. Every year after they moved back to New Braunfels all the family looked forward to holidays and summer vacations at Grandma and Papa’s.
She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Brazoria and First Protestant Church of New Braunfels. She left a legacy of hard work, a caring heart, along with dedication and commitment to her husband, family and friends. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin Werner Heinemeyer, son Russell Ray Heinemeyer, sister Eva Nell Cribbs, brother Freddie Krueger, sister-in-law Betty Krueger and daughter-in-law Betty Sue Heinemeyer.
She is survived by her two sons Jerry Heinemeyer of New Braunfels, Texas and Robert Heinemeyer and wife Ruth of Angleton, Texas. She had six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Scott Heinemeyer and his wife Peggy of Richmond and children, Jeffrey Heinemeyer and wife Leigh of Prosper and daughter, Eric Heinemeyer of Richmond, Andrew Heinemeyer and son of Richmond, Chris Heinemeyer of Brazoria and Angela Bowers and husband Brian of Angleton and children.
She is also survived by her brother Wilbert Krueger and friend Jeanie Hoevel and brother-in-law Don Cribbs. The family will be forever grateful for the wonderful care she received at Christus Santa Rosa, New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation, Warm Springs, Kirkwood Manor and Hope Hospice. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hope Hospice or First Protestant Church of New Braunfels in Sue’s name.
Pall Bearers will be: Scott, Jeff, Josh and Chris Heinemeyer, Brian Bowers and Terry Krueger. FAMILY Sue was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin Werner Heinemeyer, son Russell Ray Heinemeyer, sister Eva Nell Cribbs, brother Freddie Krueger, sister-in-law Betty Krueger and daughter-in-law Betty Sue Heinemeyer. She is survived by her two sons Jerry Heinemeyer of New Braunfels, Texas and Robert Heinemeyer and wife Ruth of Angleton, Texas.
She had six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Scott Heinemeyer and his wife Peggy of Richmond and children, Jeffrey Heinemeyer and wife Leigh of Prosper and daughter, Eric Heinemeyer of Richmond, Andrew Heinemeyer and son of Richmond, Chris Heinemeyer of Brazoria and Angela Bowers and husband Brian of Angleton and children. She is also survived by her brother Wilbert Krueger and friend Jeanie Hoevel and brother-in-law Don Cribbs.
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