Fred Heinzelmann
September 8, 1931 ~ December 13, 2018
Obituary for Fred Heinzelmann
FRED HEINZELMANN (Age 87)
Our wonderful father, Fred Heinzelmann, a Research Psychologist died peacefully in Ashburn, Virginia on December 13, 2018.
Dr. Heinzelmann, “Baba”, a former resident of Vienna Virginia for more than 50 years, lived in Ashburn, Virginia. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of German immigrants Joseph and Sophie Heinzelmann. He received a B.S. Degree from Marquette University and also earned a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota . From 1960 to 1970 he was a Social Scientist with the U.S. Public Health Service in Washington D. C. where he carried out research on factors influencing health behavior. The studies were designed to promote actions that can prevent illness and enhance a person’s health and well being. The research focused on individual actions as well as the development of more effective health programs and policies. The results helped to demonstrate the benefits of exercise and other aspects of a healthy lifestyle. From 1970 to 1994, he was a member of the U.S. Department of Justice where he served as Director of the Crime Prevention and Enforcement Division in the National Institute of Justice - the major research arm of the U. S. Department of Justice. The research activities he focused on were designed to prevent crime, to improve policing and to provide assistance and support to crime victims.
Dad was a member of The American Psychological Association and St. Mark Catholic Church in Vienna, Virginia where he was involved in various parish and community service activities. These included directing the Parish Annual Thanksgiving Clothing Drive, participating in the Ministry to the Sick and Homebound and serving as a Eucharistic Minister and as a tutor in the Parish School. In addition, he was the beloved “Baba”, assistant science teacher along with his daughter Laura Moore. He taught at Little Graces School in the Plains, Virginia as well as Linton Hall School in Bristow, Virginia.
His wife, Ernestine Heinzelmann, died in 1980.
Survivors include his two daughters, Laura Moore of Pawleys Island, SC, and Lisa Hensley of Ashburn, Virginia, and his son Joseph (Josh) Heinzelmann of Vienna, Virginia and eight grandchildren Steven, Katelyn, Caleigh, Christin, Carly, Grace, Tyler and Julia. Other survivors include a sister, Rosemary Miller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Conrad Heinzelmann and Erwin Heinzelmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
We will miss Dad’s spirit, advice, and humor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharities.net/donate
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 19th, at 12 PM preceded by a viewing at 10 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. Reception to follow.
FRED HEINZELMANN (Age 87)
Our wonderful father, Fred Heinzelmann, a Research Psychologist died peacefully in Ashburn, Virginia on December 13, 2018.
Dr. Heinzelmann, “Baba”, a former resident of Vienna Virginia for more than 50 years, lived in Ashburn, Virginia. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of German immigrants Joseph and Sophie Heinzelmann. He received a B.S. Degree from Marquette University and also earned a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota . From 1960 to 1970 he was a Social Scientist with the U.S. Public Health Service in Washington D. C. where he carried out research on factors influencing health behavior. The studies were designed to promote actions that can prevent illness and enhance a person’s health and well being. The research focused on individual actions as well as the development of more effective health programs and policies. The results helped to demonstrate the benefits of exercise and other aspects of a healthy lifestyle. From 1970 to 1994, he was a member of the U.S. Department of Justice where he served as Director of the Crime Prevention and Enforcement Division in the National Institute of Justice - the major research arm of the U. S. Department of Justice. The research activities he focused on were designed to prevent crime, to improve policing and to provide assistance and support to crime victims.
Dad was a member of The American Psychological Association and St. Mark Catholic Church in Vienna, Virginia where he was involved in various parish and community service activities. These included directing the Parish Annual Thanksgiving Clothing Drive, participating in the Ministry to the Sick and Homebound and serving as a Eucharistic Minister and as a tutor in the Parish School. In addition, he was the beloved “Baba”, assistant science teacher along with his daughter Laura Moore. He taught at Little Graces School in the Plains, Virginia as well as Linton Hall School in Bristow, Virginia.
His wife, Ernestine Heinzelmann, died in 1980.
Survivors include his two daughters, Laura Moore of Pawleys Island, SC, and Lisa Hensley of Ashburn, Virginia, and his son Joseph (Josh) Heinzelmann of Vienna, Virginia and eight grandchildren Steven, Katelyn, Caleigh, Christin, Carly, Grace, Tyler and Julia. Other survivors include a sister, Rosemary Miller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Conrad Heinzelmann and Erwin Heinzelmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
We will miss Dad’s spirit, advice, and humor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharities.net/donate
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 19th, at 12 PM preceded by a viewing at 10 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. Reception to follow.
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Will miss Fred who I got to know in Piedmont when he swam with Laura several days a week. We became friends there, and shared a hug and “kiss “ and Baba jokes on a regular basis.He was such a happy and truly good man. I know he is already up in Heaven !
Baba was a gentle soul that filled everyone’s heart! It was an honor knowing him but more to hug my prince! I will forever miss him!!
Fred was my brother, he was the best brother you could hope to have. He was fun, kind, helping and always caring. He gave excellent advice, and always had good humor. He will be missed by many people he came in contact with. I’m sure he is in Heaven with his loved ones now
Fred was a very good man. He was a gentleman at all times, was always kind and thoughtful, and his goodness was an inspiration to all of us at St. Mark.
There is so much that can be said about Mr. Heinzelmann. I was his nurse and seeing him always made my week. He was so loving and caring, and so funny to be around (always wanted his holy water and scotch). He talked so highly about his children and how proud he was of them. During a time where he was recovering health wise, He would personally talk to me about how he was worried about how his children would be after he was gone. He wanted to make sure they were strong and knew that he loved them. He talked about his late wife, and would always have a tear in his eye, and you can see the love they shared of how he described her. He was a kind man full of life and faith. He will truely be missed and never forgotten. I love you Baba heinzelmann and I’m thankful to have had you a part of my life. Forever your number one fan, Izzy
Mr. Heinzelmann is going to be missed by so many people. He was such a kind and caring person. Laura, Lisa and Josh, I’m thinking of you at this difficult time. Unfortunately, I am not able to go to the service. I really wanted to go. I’m praying for you and your whole family. Love, Lisa Agostini (Maines)
I will always remember your dad on Christmas Eve at the Stonewall Manir luminary’s prepping. He was so nice to me. If my parents weren’t outside yet he always expressed sincere concern. You were lucky to have such a great dad
The greatest/nicest guy I have ever met-a true friend. We will miss our wonderful friend, however we will always have our wonderful memories of him. A person only gets one chance in a lifetime to meet a wonderful person like Fred-we we’re lucky… God Bless you good buddy. Love & Blessings, Pat & Ray
The greatest/nicest/ guy I have ever met- a true friend. We will miss him, however will always have him in our memories. We only have the pleasure of meeting someone like him- once in a lifetime. God Bless our wonderful friend.♥️
I knew Fred as a longtime member of St.Mark Church. In recent years he was a faithful member of the widows and widowers group that sat together at mass and had fun together. He was a kind and gentle man, as others have said, and I am sorry he is gone. May he Rest In Peace. Diann Sherwin
Sheila and Ray Finnerty
We are so saddened to hear about Fred. He was a great guy. Thinking of all of the Heinzelmans with fond memories.