Herbert Heine (Herb), age 78, passed away unexpectedly, but quickly, on Friday, March 18 in Goderich Ontario. He was born February 19, 1944, in Hamburg Germany, and came to Saskatchewan on October 16, 1963. He moved to Ontario in August 1964, where he met his wife Ruth Heine (Renn). He worked as a tile setter for 40 years, his work taking him all over the province. He was passionate about gardening, traveling the American south-west deserts, and making people laugh. Herb is survived by his wife Ruth, their sons Ken and Mark, and grandchildren David, Taylor, and Kaylyn. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral, Goderich on Saturday March 26, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The family have requested that friends and family wear a face covering when attending the visitation. If you would like to make a donation to honour Herb please donate to The Red Cross or The Salvation Army.
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Angelika Hostetler (Jende)
With sadness did. I just hear about Herbert’s passing and want to give our our sincerest condolences to Ruth, Mark, Ken and families and want to speak in the name of my parents Wolfgang and Marlis as well. Lots of memories and emotions are going through my head right now – remembering Herbert and Ruth and his brothers at his parents house in Hamburg Hummelbüttel when I was a child but also my first ever flight to Canada visiting together with my Grandma Irma – we were so welcomed and I have to this day some wonderful memories of this trip to North America due to Herbert’s and Ruth’s amazing hospitality! But also their visits to our house many years later in Indiana are bringing back all these warm memories of laughter and good times ! You are in our thoughts & hards – with love – Angelika & Robert with Lukas and Philip
and Marlis & Wolfgang
Anne Thompson
Our sincere condolences to Ruth, Mark, Ken and families. I know Herb will be greatly missed.
Although it was many years ago, our fondest memories are of the kindness shown by Herb and Ruth when our sons were ‘budding musicians’, beginning in grade 8. They opened their home (downstairs!) to Mark’s friends – our son Dave and Jeff Martin – who were always welcome there throughout their high school years. I know the guitar and drum sounds they endured back then wouldn’t have been anything like Perry Como’s music! We were fortunate to always know where the boys were after school, and we were grateful for Herb and Ruth’s generosity.
Our prayers are with you, Ruth and family, during this difficult time.
Anne and Chuck Thompson
Susie Zooks
So sorry for your loss. I remember Herbie as always friendly and walking around greeting folks with a smile. For so long you two were a part of our lives here in Bermuda Palms. I loved the video depicting his life and you and the family. Love and prayers go out to you at this time. God bless.
Susie Zook
Spike and Peggy Dorf
We met Herb and Ruth at Bermuda Palms. We found we could communicate in a bit of German with him and he was always ready and willing to help with any project and very welcoming when we moved there. In past years – saw Herb & Ruth heading to the swimming pool. What a delight he was – he did his earthly work well and now will reap great rewards. Thank you, Herb & Ruth for your friendship!
Judy Reed
So many beautiful memories of Ruth and Herb from when they came and lived in Bermuda Palms near Parker, Az. My pavers and much of my cactus garden was put in by Herbie. I always loved walking by their RV because of the beautiful flowers and cactus there. My condolences to Ruth and the family!! He definitely made a wonderful difference in this world. May he rest in peace now.
Jacob Guenther
Though I never knew Herbert, I do know at least, his son is another gift from God, among many devout followers and teachers of Christ.
May your family be blessed with continous joyful hope, healing, and molding from God.
Chris Dobbs
So sad to hear this about one of the nicest people we ever met. Me and family came over from Wales in 1992 and one of the first people I met was Herb through work and from that first day both him and Ruth took myself, my wife and 3 kids under their wing and treated us like family, inviting us for dinner many times. At that time we didn’t know many people over here and having Herb and Ruth treat us the way they did meant so much to us. Still to this day all our kids still talk about the times we spent with Herb and Ruth. As life goes, we lost touch and just a few months ago I managed to get in touch Herb again through Mark and was planning to go and visit when the weather got better. This is heartbreaking for us and our hearts break for Ruth and the family. He was a special guy and somebody we will never forget. RIP you sucker you.
Jim Renn
Our sincerest condolences to Aunt Ruth, cousins Ken and Mark and families. Uncle Herb will surely be missed. Thinking of you all. Love from Saskatchewan Jim, Terry, Evan and Shannon Renn.
Ken Heine
This eulogy is in the form of a letter to Mom.
March 20, 2022.
Dear Mom,
I’m praying you will be comforted and provided for now that Dad is gone. I’m thankful to God for his life and am feeling the pain of loss.
I remember how he faithfully provided for our needs through the gift of a hard-work ethic. I’m grateful for how he endured cold winter tiling jobs so we could be in a warm house. I appreciate the skills he had to build decks on the houses to increase the value of the properties. His love of furniture and antiques influenced me to choose wooodworking for a career. I’m glad he took me to tiling jobs and taught me valuable work techniques.
I am also blessed by how his diligent work afforded us excellent holidays to see Canada from west to east and also Germany and Florida. His love of camping, canoeing and travel is etched in my memory. His strong desire for peace and quiet has impacted me very much.
I am also mindful of his patience and generosity, teaching me to drive, letting me use his vehicles (even after I got in accidents with them!) and also for providing money for a car later in life.
I’m sure his quest for peace combined with a verse I found in a book in the basement at Windy Ridge lead to my salvation in Christ. This is the verse: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
(Jesus, John 14:27)
When many things change, may you experience His peace who never changes. With hope in Christ. Ken
Christine Ehrat
Ruth and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you are mourning. We will never forget Herbie as he became a part of our family through Reynold and Kathy. We enjoyed Herb’s sense of humour. The kids adored him and then we met Ruth. We are grateful for you both. God bless you all. Helen, Ron and Chris Ehrat
Jeff Martin
Heartbreaking….that is the only word that I can say. Herb was a huge part of many years of my young teen years. I have only fond memories of being in Herb and Ruth’s home with Mark, one of my closest childhood friends. Herb made me feel like his home was my home. I can easily still hear his voice in my memories. I will forever remember him as “Mr. Heine”.
My heart goes out to everyone in the Heine family. Much love and thoughts to Ruth. My thoughts are truly with you Mrs. Heine.
Janet & Marc Cote
We have so many great memories of fun times with Herb & Ruth in our youth. The one memory was when Herb came to Simcoe for supper at my parents and we had corn on the cob. Herb gave Ruth a funny look as we buttered and salted our corn and Ruth asked what was wrong. He said in Germany we feed corn to the cows. He was a good sport and tried it anyway. When we moved to our house, the bathroom needed desperate repair with 4 small kids. Herb & Ruth arrived with the trunk of their car filled with tile to redo our bathroom. He was so kind, so much fun and we will miss him greatly. The gardens in heaven must have needed attention . Rest in peace dear friend.
Ross Hymers
We were saddened to hear about Herb will miss him in the garden and dropping by. Please let us know if we can be of any help. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ross Joan RJ