David A. Heise
August 12, 1948 ~ February 8, 2017
David A. Heise, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Patricia Joyce (Wingfield), son, David Edward (Stacy), daughter, Shannon Marie (Charles), son, Jonathan Martin (fiance Sara) and six grandchildren: Foster (18), Evan (16), Colin (13), Cayden (9), Brandon (11), and Isaiah (6). David is also survived by two brothers, four sisters, and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold G. Heise; mother, Mary B. (Gloekler) Heise; and step-mother, Nina C. Heise.
David was born in Erie, PA and at the age of five his family moved to Louisville, KY. He graduated from Trinity High School (1966), earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (1970), and an MBA from Indiana University (1977). David was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He spent his entire professional career, thirty-six years, at Eli Lilly and Company based out of Indianapolis. He served his community faithfully as a former member and president of the Perry Township Kiwanis club, a dedicated volunteer at the Hunger Inc food pantry, and a committed parishioner of St. Barnabas Church.
His passions included: his deep faith in God, his loving family and grandchildren, golfing with his dear friends, travel, and Notre Dame and Colts football. All his life, he was a friend to many and will be missed for his giving nature, warm personality, and uplifting spirit.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017, 3 to 8 p.m., at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (South US 31). Recitation of the rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests donations be made to Saint Barnabas Church, the University of Notre Dame, Saint Meinrad Seminary, or the Franciscan Health Hospice House in lieu of flowers.
Matthew 25:23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
Caring faithful servant, dedicated father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
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A true friend and a first class gentlemen… will be missed dearly by me… So many rounds of golf to have played, golf and Colts events to attend… Celebrations of his 70th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary will be sadly missed but I know he be watching over us all… RIP my friend….
Rest easy.
On behlf of the Erie branch of the family .. our sincere condolences to Davids family ….. out thoughts and prayers are with you.
A true gentlemen and a great engineer. I enjoyed working with him over the years. My condolences on his passing.
Being David’s cousin, I fondly remember all our family gatherings before he moved away. As an adult we were all happy to see him and Uncle Arnie at my daughter’s wedding. On behalf of my entire family sincere condolences on his passing
Dave remains a person of respect and honor that we all aspise to, but fall short ourselves. Prayers for everyone in his family,
To Pat and Family! I am so sorry about your loss, Dave was SUCH a GREAT guy. You all have been in my prayers for the past year, and now, in my prayers even more. I pray for you, for strength, for wisdom to believe Dave is in a much better place, and for patience for yourselves, family and friends. Life is a journey, and Dave had a great one. No doubt that he is watching you all with such pride! Pat, you and Dave have always had a special place in my heart, and always will. Love and miss you both!
To Shannon, Charles, Brandon and Isaiah — my deepest sympathy. Your father raised a kind, sweet lady and I know how precious he was to you. Life is precious and as you mourn his loss and celebrate the memories you and your family shared with him, he will always remain in your heart. Sending hugs your way to ease your pain.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a fine man and father of a wonderful family! Sending my love to all. Judy Miller
I was so sorry to read about your husband’s passing. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your loss.
Condolences from one of Dave’s golf and euchre playing friends.
Jonathon, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Remeber that he lives on within you and your family.
May God continue to bless and look over you in Heaven as he did on Earth. You were loved by all. Good bye my friend
Dear Heise family members, I was in David’s class at Trinity High School, so we spent many days together for four years in those classrooms. David was a gentleman and a top-notch student – always prepared, never in trouble with his academic perfomance or behavior. If I recall correctly, he graduated second in our class. We were friends, but we were never paired together for project work, perhaps because nearly everything at Trinity was done alphabetically. Consequently, I did not have a chance to get to know him well. Even so, I respected and admired him. As evident in his obituary, which I can confirm from his teenage years, the world has lost a good, good fellow. My condolences to all.
Thank you for always being an example of what it means to be a good man and a great father. You will never be forgotten and I will do my best to live by the example that you have set.