Obituary for Jim Heimann
Mass of Christian Burial for Jim Heimann, age 63 of West Point, NE will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point, NE with Fr. James Weeder as celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Michael's Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the GA Cafeteria. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with a Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., and will continue on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the GACC Endowment or the Nebraska Ataxia Foundation in care of the family.
Jim passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE.
James Paul Heimann was born on December 18, 1958 at West Point, NE to Paul and Mary (Ellis) Heimann. Jim attended Guardian Angels and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1977. He went on to attend Northeast Community College.
On October 8, 1977, he was united in marriage to Alice Hagedorn at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-St. Charles. Jim’s lifelong passion was farming and raising livestock, he also worked part-time driving truck for West Point Dairy, HR & S Trucking, and had worked at West Point Implement. Jim “Plow” loved spending time in the combine and raising his fowls, tending to his dogs, and catching mice. Jim could fix anything as one of his many talents. Jim was the “Morning Dad” by getting the kids and friends breakfast, and off to school. Jim and Alice along with Rick and Kyle Grovijohn established the Hideaway Bar and Grill. Jim enjoyed air boating, hunting, having coffee with friends and the occasional fishing trips with buddies. While on the farm, precious time was spent with family and friends on the front porch visiting and having a Budweiser. The last 10 years while living in town, he could not run or dance, he always was a happy man with a warm heart of gold.
Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council #2272, was a member of the West Point Sportsman’s Club, and was a member of the Nebraska Ataxia Foundation.
Survivors include-
Wife-Alice Heimann of West Point, NE
Son-Jacob Heimann of West Point, NE and daughter-Kate
Daughter-Laura and Jeremy Ritter of Beemer, NE and children-Jack, Josie & Jase
Daughter-Terri and Travis Schwarz of West Point, NE and children-Dominic, Mia & Crew
Daughter-Tracy and Tom Custard of West Point, NE and children-Ethan, Madeline & Ellie
Son-Brian Preusker and fiancé Megan Niewohner of West Point, NE and daughter-Hayley
Daughter-RoseAnne Richards of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Daughter-Karen Richards of Queens, NY
Bonus children-Mel, Kendra & David
Mother-Mary Heimann of West Point, NE
Mother-in-law-Roberta Hagedorn of West Point, NE.
Sister-Peg Peterson of Omaha, NE
Brother-Ted and Karla Heimann of West Point, NE
Brother-Rex Nolte of Shoreline, WA
Several in-laws, nieces and nephews
Jim was preceded in death by his father-Paul Heimann, sister-Anne Nolte, brother-John Heimann, niece-Melanie Williams, and father-in-law-Bernard Hagedorn.
Jim passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE.
James Paul Heimann was born on December 18, 1958 at West Point, NE to Paul and Mary (Ellis) Heimann. Jim attended Guardian Angels and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1977. He went on to attend Northeast Community College.
On October 8, 1977, he was united in marriage to Alice Hagedorn at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-St. Charles. Jim’s lifelong passion was farming and raising livestock, he also worked part-time driving truck for West Point Dairy, HR & S Trucking, and had worked at West Point Implement. Jim “Plow” loved spending time in the combine and raising his fowls, tending to his dogs, and catching mice. Jim could fix anything as one of his many talents. Jim was the “Morning Dad” by getting the kids and friends breakfast, and off to school. Jim and Alice along with Rick and Kyle Grovijohn established the Hideaway Bar and Grill. Jim enjoyed air boating, hunting, having coffee with friends and the occasional fishing trips with buddies. While on the farm, precious time was spent with family and friends on the front porch visiting and having a Budweiser. The last 10 years while living in town, he could not run or dance, he always was a happy man with a warm heart of gold.
Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council #2272, was a member of the West Point Sportsman’s Club, and was a member of the Nebraska Ataxia Foundation.
Survivors include-
Wife-Alice Heimann of West Point, NE
Son-Jacob Heimann of West Point, NE and daughter-Kate
Daughter-Laura and Jeremy Ritter of Beemer, NE and children-Jack, Josie & Jase
Daughter-Terri and Travis Schwarz of West Point, NE and children-Dominic, Mia & Crew
Daughter-Tracy and Tom Custard of West Point, NE and children-Ethan, Madeline & Ellie
Son-Brian Preusker and fiancé Megan Niewohner of West Point, NE and daughter-Hayley
Daughter-RoseAnne Richards of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Daughter-Karen Richards of Queens, NY
Bonus children-Mel, Kendra & David
Mother-Mary Heimann of West Point, NE
Mother-in-law-Roberta Hagedorn of West Point, NE.
Sister-Peg Peterson of Omaha, NE
Brother-Ted and Karla Heimann of West Point, NE
Brother-Rex Nolte of Shoreline, WA
Several in-laws, nieces and nephews
Jim was preceded in death by his father-Paul Heimann, sister-Anne Nolte, brother-John Heimann, niece-Melanie Williams, and father-in-law-Bernard Hagedorn.