Obituary of ARTHUR (ART) HEIDINGER

ARTHUR (ART) HEIDINGER It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts we wish to announce the sudden passing of Art Heidinger on June 24, 2020. Art is survived by his daughter Melanie Bilenky and two granddaughters Kendall & Chloe; sister Lena Masi, brother Hugo (Lydia) Heidinger, as well as countless in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Art was predeceased by his parents Hugo and Elisabeth Heidinger and wife Betty Heidinger. Art was an early traveler coming from Germany to Canada to be born on June 23, 1950 in Steinbach, Manitoba, moving to Winnipeg shortly after. Art grew up as a rebel teen in the North End brought up on strict European values. He was a hard worker, stepping in to help support the family as a teen but yet still finding time to party hard and get into mischief with his friends. It was at a country dance he met Betty – it was love at first sight and they were married June 6, 1970 followed by the birth of their one and only daughter Melanie in 1976. Art was employed as a painter for the Misericordia Hospital for over 40 years, finally retiring in 2008. He was proud of his trade, often giving others advice, yet most times just taking over to do it himself. Art lived for his family and friends and would never miss an opportunity to enjoy time with the ones he loved. He was a larger than life personality with a heart of gold. Art was an unforgettable man that made a lasting impression on everyone that he met. That giant grin, contagious laugh and sarcastic humor will live on in everyone’s minds forever. A private funeral service and dinner reception will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 4:00pm. Live streaming to view the service will be available through the Cropo Funeral Chapel website.