Joseph Mark Heimerl
February 25, 1940 - May 11, 2010
Obituary
Joseph Mark Heimerl of Havre de Grace died May 11 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was 70.
Born in Gloucester, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Madeleine (Kayden) Heimerl.
After graduating from St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School and St. Joseph’s University, Dr. Heimerl received his PhD in physics from the University of Pittsburgh. He conducted research first in the Ballistics Research Laboratory and then at the Human Research Engineering Department at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds for 34 years before retiring in 2005. He returned as an emeritus researcher. Joe was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and an avid volleyball player.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Catherine (Dolan) Heimerl; son, Mark Heimerl, his wife Kerry of Bel Air, and their children Claire and Molly; daughter, Catey Williams and her husband Eric of Philadelphia, PA; and sister, Johanna Heimerl of Virginia Beach, VA.
Viewings will be held on Friday, May 14, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, Aberdeen. A viewing will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Aberdeen, on Saturday, May 15, from 10-10:50am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial offered by Father Samuel Young at 11am. Interment will be in Darlington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Nurturing Network (www.nurturingnetwork.org), St. Joan of Arc School (www.stjoanarc.org), or The Prostate Cancer Foundation (www.pcf.org) are appreciated.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Fri May 14, 2010 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Fri May 14, 2010 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Sat May 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Darlington Cemetery • Shuresville Road, Darlington, MD 21034
Service
Sat May 15, 2010 @ 11:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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John Quinn
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Cathy, Catey & Mark.........please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband and father, Joe. he was a great guy and I will remember him forever and he will forever be in my prayers. John Quinn SJP '57
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martin kondrath
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My prayers and positive thoughts are with the family during these trying times. I will always remember Joe and his smile from our high school and college days.
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Jack Rafferty
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Joe was a special human being and will be sorely missed.
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Jim Kelly
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Cathy, Catey and Mark, Please accept my sincere condolances on the passing of your husband and father. As high school and college kids, I remember fondly the long discussions Joe and I had about life, faith, the problems of the world, our career expectations, and the like. I'll really miss Joe, the philosopher. Jim Another Prepper who loved Joe!
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ed gotttsman
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very sad.
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Leland (Lee) Watermeier
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Dear Cathy: I sent another message but it hasn't appeared so I'll send another. I was shocked to hear of Joe' passing; I did not realize he was so ill. Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are with you and your family. Joe was a very good friend of mine in BRL as were all who worked in my Division; he will be missed by all of us.