of Kerrville, TX
December 30, 1946 - October 18, 2025
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Richard started school in Throckmorton, TX until he moved with his family to Kerrville, TX in the second grade. He continued his life in Kerrville and graduated from Tivy High School in 1965. He worked alongside his father at VK Garage as a mechanic until he entered the United States Marine Corps in August of 1967. He served in the Vietnam War from February 6, 1968-February 24, 1969. He was awarded: RVN Cross of Gallantry w/Palm & Frame, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Meal w/device, Vietnam Service Medal w/1, Rifle Expert Badge, Meritorious Mast, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Achievement Medal w/Combat ''V''. He was a truck driver, mechanic and instructor during his time as an active Marine. As a reservist, two years after his honorable discharge, he was awarded the appointment of Staff Sergeant. Upon his Honorable Discharge in 1971, he began his 41 year career with Mooney AirCraft where he was a welder who made parts and tools for the Mooney Airplanes. Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Kerrville Bass Club for many years.
Rick was preceded in death by the love of his life Cecilia (Cece) Heimann; his parents, William and Marie Heimann; brother, Billy Wade Heimann; brother in-law, Dr. Gary Willmann; son-in-law, Russell Vincent Jr.; grandson, Dakota Heimann; father and mother-in-law, Royce and Jeannetta Reeves; and brother-in-law, John (Butch) Reeves.
Survivors include his children: son, Brent Heimann (Shawn Allison), daughter, Kimberly Rodgers (Joel), daughter, Bridget Vincent; his grandchildren, Blayn Heimann (Effie), Kolten Heimann (Harley), Jaryn Heimann (Sydney), Nathan Gelsone (Lauren), Ansley Rivera (Manny), Makenna Gelsone, Emily Sutter (James), Allie Turner (Casey), Tori Covey (Cole), Vivienne Rodgers, Kolby Vincent (Ashley), Clay Vincent (Emily), Casey Vincent; his great-grandchildren, Bryson Heimann, Sawyer Heimann, Braxton Heimann, Hunter Heimann, CeAnn Sutter, Levi Sutter, Abigail Covey, Thomas Turner, Collin Turner and two Vincent babies due in 2026; his siblings, Jimmie Heimann (Angie) and his sister, Ann Willmann; brother-in-law, Garland Banta; brother-in-law, Bob Reeves (Janet); and sister-in-law, Linda Reeves. He also has numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, TX with Joel Rodgers officiating.
In lieu of flowers, PLEASE donate to your local VFW, American Legion, DAV, Homes for Our Troops, Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Homefront or any other organization that assists our HEROS.
The family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Alamo Hospice and special friends, Shane and Kim Howerton.
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5 Condolence(s)
Mary Margaret Mason
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, October 23, 2025
You and Cece together again
Matthew Jeffers
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rick was one heck of a man he will be missed for sure. I am so sorry for your loss Brent and Family this one is big. We love you guys.
Williams Leona
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Jimmie and Ann and all the Heimann Family, my sincere condolences. Rest in peace Rick. And Thank you for you service. 🇺🇸 Sincerely , Leona
Gene McCandless
Novato, CA
Monday, October 20, 2025
It is a heartfelt loss to have to write about such a wonderful friend and fellow Marine as Richard Heimann was, and still will be, to me! First meeting in platoon 1053 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in August 1967 Rick filled the position of "big brother" and roll model for this barely 17 year old recruit. His valued friendship continued on through ITR (Infantry training Regiment) and staging Battalion as we prepared for our Vietnam service in February 1968.
We went to different units but reengaged after Vietnam in Camp Pendleton where I met his lovely wife Celia. Staying in contact, off and on, over the very busy years of work and raising our families, we finally were able to have a three day reunion in Kerrville in May of 2023.
When the years of friendship have been good to us, we had a wonderful visit together as we caught up over the years. I am so pleased that I went to Kerrville and spent those days going to his favorite breakfast restaurant, visiting his daughter Bridgett at her work, the VA hospital for an appointment and just getting reacquainted after all of the years since those days in the service.
I will always value his friendship and memories as I go into the autumn of my own years. I will guide on his nature as an excellent husband, father, friend and outstanding Marine. God Bless you, Rick!
Semper Fidelis.
Gene
"They are not dead,
Those that live in hearts they leave behind.
In those whose lives they have blessed,
They live a life once more." (unknown)
Brenda Raymer
Kerrville, TX
Monday, October 20, 2025
Heimann family, so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed being around Rick and visiting with him, he will be truly missed. Please accept my most heartfelt and deepest condolences.