Joel Heintzelman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joel Heintzelman (Eaton Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joel Heintzelman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Keith Heintzelman and Vina Heintzelman; his wife Gay Ann Peters; his parents-in-law, Carl and Marilyn Peters; his nephew Jeff Heintzelman; and his half-brother Doug Martin.
He is survived by: his children, Craig Heintzelman (Debra Parsons) and Wendy Whipple (Scott); his brother Keith Heintzelman (Bonnie); his granddaughters, Lilly Whalen (DaCoda), Carly Whipple (Nick Schillerstrom) and Rachel Heintzelman; his siblings-in-law, Michael Peters (Julie Reddy), Carol Peters, Steven Peters (Teresa) and Irene Meyers (Greg); and his nephews, Eric Heintzelman (Nicole), Troy Heintzelman (Kristi), Edgerton Peters (Monica), Calach Peters (Lindsay), Andy Peters and Christopher Peters.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids Chapel (315 S River St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Brickyard Cemetery (315 S River St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or Huron Humane Society in memory of Joe.
