James Heinlein

James G. Heinlein of Niles, Illinois, loving husband of 57 years of Marlene M. Heinlein, son of (deceased) George C. & Mildred J. Heinlein. Parent of Linda (Ronald Kron), Susan (Dani Orlandi), Edward (Helena), Cathryn Olchowy (Brian Reynolds). Brother of Bob (Pat) and Don (Carla) Heinlein. Grandfather of Matthew (Erica) Kron, Kyle (Amber) Kron, Chad Kron, Gino, Marco, and Carlo Orlandi, Trevor Heinlein, and Chelsea, Tyler Olchowy. Great Grandfather of Audrey, James and Brett. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former president of George C. Heinlein Inc., and Heinlein Supply Co., HVAC Wholesalers. Active in Boy Scouts of America since his youth, with St Edwards Troop 904, and then Congregational Church of Jefferson Park Troop 979, with Vigil Honor and Silver Beaver awards. Served on Aquatic/Boating staff of 7 BSA National Jamborees. Directed Boy Scout Aquatic Program at the Playdium in Glenview for 44 years. First Board President of St Robert Bellarmine School. Army 1957 to 1959. Chicago Greeter. Active member of Illinois Railway Museum, and Maine Township Office of Emergency Management. Ham Radio N9RKU. Visitation Friday November 2, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels at 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral Services begin Saturday at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. and will proceed to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N. Austin Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60630 or the Illinois Railway Museum, PO Box 427, Union, Illinois 60180 will be appreciated. For more info 708-456-8300.