John Mason Heilmeier Jr. October 5, 1952 - September 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Mason

Heilmeier Jr., who peacefully departed this world surrounded by his family

on September 23, 2023, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born on October

5, 1952, to the late John and Rosemary Heilmeier, and had always called

Wheeling his home. John pursued his education at West Liberty University

and the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his master's degree in

clinical social work.

Throughout his life, John dedicated himself to the well-being of his

community, serving as a compassionate public servant as a Licensed clinical

social worker at his private practice in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and

previously at Northwood Mental Health Systems. Among his many passions, his

profound love for classical and progressive rock music was especially

notable. However, this love never overshadowed the deep affection and pride

he held for his wife and three beloved children.

John Heilmeier is survived by his loving family: his wife Judy Heilmeier,

and three children Justin Heilmeier, Mike Sankey (Denise Sankey), Kristin

Heilmeier-Santos (Marcos Santos), his two grandchildren, Maya and Myles

Sankey, and his sister, MaryAnne Flachmeyer (Tom). He was preceded in death

by his parents, John and Rosemary Heilmeier.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Good Shepherd

Nursing Home and Valley Hospice for their kindness and support during this

challenging time.

John's memory will forever reside in the hearts of all those who had the

privilege of knowing and loving him. He leaves us with the profound words

of Ralph Waldo Emerson to remember him by: "The purpose of life is not to

be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have

it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in

John Heilmeier's honor to The Lewy Body Dementia Association or The Soup

Kitchen of Greater Wheeling.

A public memorial in honor of John Heilmeier Jr. will be held on October

7th from 2 to 4pm at Wilson Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Ohio. 920 National

Rd Bridgeport, OH 43912. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend

and pay their respects. To express on-line condolences please visit

www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.