Fred J. Heidenreich Jr. Obituary (1943

Fred Junior Heidenreich Jr. 80, of Flanagan, IL passed away at 11:12 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the memorial home, with Chaplin Joyce Rinkenberger officiating. Cremation rites will follow. Memorials may be given to the family. Fred was born September 30, 1943, in Morris, IL the son of Freddie J. and Betty Lou Jones Heidenreich Sr. He married Reta Hallihan and they were later divorced. Surviving is one daughter Jennifer (Jeff) Oest of Washburn, and one son Kyle (Diane) Schott of Flanagan; Long time friend and companion Marsha Cummins of Streator; four grandchildren Alaina, Haylie, Luke, and Riley; and five brothers and sisters Tom (Marilyn) Heidenreich of Rutland, David Heidenreich of Flanagan, Ricky (Linda) Heidenreich of Streator, Cindy (Bill) Durre of Flanagan, and Linda (Tim) Fornero of Pontiac. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sister-in-law Timothy Wayne (Marie) Heidenreich, and one sister Nancy Heidenreich. He worked for a Parts company at the Caterpillar plant until he retired. Fred was very artistic and enjoyed drawing and wood burning. He was a cowboy, and he liked to wear his six shooters by his side and doing tricks with his guns. Fred was an avid member of The Threshermen's Reunion for 30 plus years restoring and showing his love for tractors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.