Leon Frank Heidinger

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Frank Heidinger, 87, of Eastlake, will be from 2-4 PM on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Heidinger passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Heartland of Mentor.

Born March 27, 1929 in Cleveland, he was a lifelong Eastlake resident.

He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid roller skater, and enjoyed golfing, traveling, Disney World and everything related to Mickey Mouse.

Mr. Heidinger was employed as a machine operator at the former TRW Valve Division. He retired in 1992 after 40 years.

Survivors are his children, Heidi (Larry) Kuzniak, Kevin (Terri) Heidinger, Melinda (Robert) Weinberger, Frank (Sue Bumgardner) Heidinger and Penny Key; grandchildren, Jordan Kuzniak and James (Gabby) Kuzniak and great-granddaughter, Alexa Kuzniak.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna in 2011 and daughter, Melanie Austin in 2009. His parents, Leonard and Evelyn (Mason) Heidinger and siblings, Dorothy, Gerald and Frances.

Military honors and burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Sinbad Sadie Second Chance Rescue, PO Box 50641, Summerville, SC 29485.