Klaus Heimann 1936 – 2016 Mr. Klaus Heimann of Red Deer, Alberta, formerly of Innisfail passed away at the Red Deer Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Klaus was born in Germany in 1936 and came to Canada in 1953, where he worked on various farms before starting work as a backhoe operator in Calgary where he would meet his wife Laura. They married in 1964, had two children, and started a backhoe business together while living in Calgary until 1982 when they built a home on land Klaus purchased near Innisfail. Klaus enjoyed farming there for many years, having various animals which he loved dearly. Following a heart attack, Klaus and his wife Laura moved to Innisfail in 2002 where they enjoyed more time together visiting with their friends and family. In 2014 they moved to Michener Extendicare in Red Deer, as Klaus had started dialysis. Klaus is survived by his devoted wife Laura; children: Robert (Barb) Heimann, Louise (Barry) Wilks; two grandchildren: Karis and Logan Heimann; and his brothers: Ralph (Linda) Meyer and Egon Meyer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church (4027 – 48 Ave.) Innisfail , on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com