Heinz was a caring friend to our family, a talented business man, and a “second father” whom I knew and loved all of my life. Heinz and his family have always been more than friends, closer than relatives in many ways. Beverly Ertel and Andrea remember many fun occasions in the Great Room on Lakeshore, on Christmas Eve with closest friends, and at the cottage in Goderich.
I will miss Heinz very much; his energy, engaging personality, and caring interest in my work and life. Most of all, I will miss that booming laugh. Hearing that, I always felt everything would be fine.

Heartfelt condolences and thoughts go out to Maureen, the girls and their families.
They don’t make them like that any more!
With love from Andrea and Paul and Beverly

Heinz was a good friend and companion at Healthy Hearts. I looked forward to seeing him each week until he was no longer able to attend. All his friends at Healthy Hearts miss him. I am so glad Bill and I were able to visit him before Christmas.
Maureen, you are in our thoughts at this time.
Don Keillor

Maureen, Kaye and Karen my deepest sympathies to you all. Heinz was an amazing man to work for. He had a sense of humour similar to Bo’s in a lot of ways.
I was very fortunate to have met him and your family in my life.
Thinking of you all. May you all find peace in the many memories you created together.
Tara, Cassandra and Kiel Kotry

I want to express my sympathy to Heinz’s family and especially Maureen who put up with Heinz for so many years. I knew Heinz through Healthy Hearts and was alwaays fascinated by how much he knew about so many things which he was always willing to share. We really missed him when he could no longer attend.

Dear Maureen, Karen, Kaye and families,

I am so sorry to hear of Heinz’s passing! I am blessed with such fond memories of him — especially on the beach at the cottage! Heinz lovingly brought me out on his sailboat and taught me the ropes! He always made me feel welcome as I walked down the beach to meet up with Karen and Kaye— even if I had a raccoon in tow! His love of the water and our sacred place on Lake Huron will always make me smile! Love and hugs to all of you! Xoxo

When people talk about individuals that have had an impact in their lives, Heinz Puhlmann was a major impact in my life. He started my career in the printing industry by giving me my first job in this field. I worked alongside of Heinz and Maureen for many years and during this time they supported my growth and development. Heinz was such a wonderful person to work for and was also a remarkable person.
As well as having an impact in my professional life, he also had a significant impact to my personal life. He believed in me and my abilities and always supported and encouraged me to be better.
My deepest condolences go out to Maureen, Kaye, Karen and their families. Heinz will never be forgotten and will always hold a special place in my heart.
With love from Ivy & Stephen Hong

Dear Maureen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Heinz’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats at the restaurant when you and Heinz would come in to dine. Please know Maureen and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I first met Heinz several years ago at Healthy Hearts . As time passed, was fascinated by his knowledge about many things and was struck by his willingness to share his knowledge. He made the drudgery of a half hour on the bicycle pass very quickly..After he had to stop, I visited him at home and met Maureen and admired their ability to “roll with the punches”. My best to the family. Bill Shalinsky.

Karen, Kaye and Mrs. Puhlmann – My sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of your dad and husband. All I know is that it is never easy to lose a parent, no matter your age, but we take much comfort in knowing that he is around forever in your hearts.

Always affable with a ready easy laugh, Heinz was a good friend.
There are so many memories – beginning with this new family moving into the teetering “old Edgar cottage” about 40 years ago to meeting and growing as friends as our families expanded and grew through the years.
It’s pretty tough to recount 40 years of memories into a few paragraphs, but they are numerous, varied and interesting. From cutting tree branches while floating in aluminum boats during the high water of the 1980s, to Laser/Sunfish sailing, to divining for water, to the main cottage rebuild and Heinz and Maureen’s commitment to year-round living at the lake, to the new southern cottage venture, to all things Apple as technology evolved, to debates on the state of the world, there were very few dull moments during the years with the Puhlmanns.
To Maureen, Kaye, Karen and grandchildren: our sorrow in losing Heinz is joined with yours. He was a man worth knowing.
Dave and Patti

Memories of Heinz would fill a book. Definitions would fill a dictionary.
I am a much, much, much better person for knowing him.
Deepest sympathies to Maureen, Kaye, Karen and their families.
Rob and Colleen Cairns

Terribly sad to see you go,
Always looked forward to our family gatherings to have some
interesting conversation sprinkled with our common native language .
Rest In Peace Heinz, you are missed.

So sorry Maureen, Kaye, Karen and your families, to hear of Heinz’s passing. You will have many memories to cherish. As cottage neighbours at Huron Sands, we enjoyed your friendship! Heinz was a great Laser mentor! I often think of him when I sail now on the Ottawa River. Heinz’s friendly and light hearted manners are memorable when we held potlucks, casual visits or just knowing that the folks along the beach were great neighbours!
Jim and Mary

Heinz & Maureen were married just a few months before us. Shortly afterwards they visited us at the family home in Ridgeway, England in 1965 where Heinz was warmly welcomed into the family. At that time we had just acquired our first car a 1949 Morris Minor, Heinz could not contain his laughter when to indicate right needed a sharp bang of the fist on the side wall to activate the indicator arm (high tech in 1949).

We visited Heinz & Maureen in 2002 at Lakeside, Huron where we spent a most interesting & enjoyable time. The great lake is awesome in size & we were struck by the many Scottish named places we visited.
Heinz was a very interesting man to talk to, intelligent & worldly wise he will be sadly missed by us all. Fond memories of our Brother-in law. Richard and Barbara Hardy, Arbroath, Scotland.

We were so sorry to hear about the sad passing of Heinz . When we think of Heinz it will always make us smile remembering the few special times we spent with them. Heinz was great company always ready to make you laugh or to impart his knowledge of many subjects. He will always have a special place in our hearts and memories.

Dear Maureen, Kaye, Karen and family. We were very sad to learn that Heinz has sailed on! Being neighbours at Huron Sands, we have many, many memories. We remember the times sailing together, particularly the “rougher the better” times when Maureen, Bobbie and many others would have to help us launch and land. What a fun loving, keen and capable partner on the water! And, what a keen and capable neighbour. We feel very blessed to have been right next door for all those years and appreciate the back and forth that our kids enjoyed while we adults kept tabs. We feel privelaged to have watched Karen and Kaye mature over the years. Also, we sincerely appreciate the interest Heinz had in caring for our environment, and keeping a finger on the pulse of local government – he cared! We picture his serious discussions, but the surge of his hearty laughter fills our memories the most. Although we have not been neighbours for several years, we still feel the attachment. Happy sailing Heinz in new horizons and blessings to your family. As ever, Bobbie and Doug