U.S. Army, Korean Era
Clair (Hank) R. Heim, 86, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 21st at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. Hank was born in Reading, PA on November 12, 1930, a son of the late Margaret (Burkhart) and Nelson Heim.
Hank served in the U.S. Army as a Private in the Korean era. He worked at Glidden Paint for 26 years, retiring in 1992, and was a member of the VFW. He was a wood crafter who made beautiful furniture. He loved swimming at the YMCA, horse racing, big band music, and Broadway shows.
Hank is survived by a daughter, Nancy Frick, of Lafayette Hill, PA; three sons: Martin Heim, of Sinking Spring, PA; Dan, husband of Beth Heim, of S. Coventry Twp, PA; and Ed Heim, fiancé of Mandy Miller, of Wyomissing, PA. He is also survived by a brother, Nelson Heim, of Laureldale, PA, and 4 grandchildren: Michael, Jackson, and Theo Heim, and Mia Miller.
Friends are invited to gather on Friday, March 24 from 10:30am-noon at John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Reading, with a service to follow, then encryptment at Charles Evans Cemetery, 1119 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601.
Donations may be made in Hank's name to the Children's Home of Reading, 1000 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. Obituary and condolences available at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.
Charitable donations may be made to:
The Children's Home of Reading
1010 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19601
