James Heilman Obituary

James Heilman

James Daniel "Jim" Heilman, 88, of Kenton, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.

He was born June 25, 1934, in Hardin County, to Arlo Heilman and Edith (Born) Heilman. He married Imogene (Jean) Lenhart on Aug. 31, 1978, and she survives.

Jim graduated in 1952 from Kenton High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was the owner of Jim's Auto Sales and Service. No matter the time of day, Jim would help start someone's vehicle or give a tow. He was in U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Jaycees, Elks, and Moose, and was a 25 year 4-H advisor. He was a member of Walnut Grove Methodist Church.

Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, shooting hoops, being a Florida snowbird, attending flea markets, and collecting l957 Chevy parts, which he used for his restoration projects.

He was a jack-of-all trades including house remodeling and watch repairing. He loved keeping his children, stepchildren, and stepgrandchildren entertained with pedal cars, go-karts, mini bikes, swimming pools, and sled rides. He taught his children and grandchildren to drive by using older vintage cars from his collection.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his sister, Mae Frost of Dublin, Ohio; daughters, LaDonna (John) Woellert of Columbus and Teresa Stone (Dave Powell) of Marietta; stepchildren, Deb (Jim) Oberhaus of Bluffton, Julie Lenhart (Deb Pallozzi) of Ithaca, New York, Steve Lenhart of Findlay, and Kathy Schroeder (Dick Zuchetto) of Kenton; stepgrandchildren, Kelli (Mark Hudson) Schroeder, Megan (Josh) Frisbie, Kevin (Amanda) Lenhart, and Lukas Schroeder; several stepgreat-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and good friend, Jerry Rall.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Heilman; sister-in-law, Dottie Heilman; brother-in-law, Jack Frost; mother of his children, Marilyn (Bowman) Heilman; and stepson, Michael Lenhart.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Avenue, Findlay. Jim's celebration of life will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts in Jim's honor can be given to Walnut Grove Methodist Church, 13502 Twp. Rd. 80, Kenton, Ohio, 43326, American Heart Association, 26555 Evergreen Rd. Suite 570, Southfield, Michigan, 48076, or Dementia Society of America, P.O Box 600, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18901.

Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared with James' family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.