Paul E. Heins

Paul E. Heins, 98, of Lincoln, passed away September 24, 2024, at St. Clara’s Manor with his family by his side.
Visitation will be from 10AM until 11 AM Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul was born July 29, 1926, in Lincoln, IL., the son of John Heins and Sophia (Filter) Heins. He married Doris Jean (Belcher) on September 9, 1961. She preceded him in death on July 22, 2020. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, where he served as a cook. He was employed by American Water and then Commonwealth Edison for many years. Ater retirement, he worked for Holland and Barry Funeral Home and eventually Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home for several years. Paul was fascinated by trains and collected train memorabilia.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 263, and the G.M.& O. Historical Society.

Survivors include special friends who became family Mike and Kathy Martinie, their daughter Mia (Eric) Wells and her children, who were his grandchildren Daxton, Huxlan, and Loxli; and special nieces Charlene Lessen, Nancy Weimer, and Judy Allen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brothers Walter Heins, Carl Heins, and Arnold Heins.

Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to American Legion Post 263.