Walter Lawrence Heinz

Walter was born to Charles and Martha Heinz in Hay Lakes on June 17, 1938.  He passed away in Wetaskiwin on April 3, 2026. 
Walter is survived by brothers, Erven (Norma), and Richard (Annabelle); as well as numerous nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Martha; brothers,  Clarence, Ernest, Paul, Gilbert, Raymond; and sister, Leona Baggenstos. 
Walter started school at Canard school in September 1944 and graduated from Hay Lakes school in June 1956. Shortly after graduation he went to work for the CNR out of Hay Lakes.  In mid 1960 he left the railway and went to work for Caisson Drilling Services where over a number of years he became drilling foreman/ supervisor.  He retired in 1993 to spend more time on the farm which he purchased from his dad in 1980. He sold the farm and moved into Wetaskiwin where he lived until his passing.

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