Sep 23, 2021

Andrew Francis Heimann

Posted Sep 23, 2021 1:11 PM

Andrew Francis Heimann, 30, Hays, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in rural Ellis County.

He was born July 6, 1991, in Shawnee, the son of Bill and Teresa (Becker) Heimann.  He was a 2010 graduate of TMP-M High School and earned his Registered Nursing degree from NCK-Tech and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University.  Andrew worked as a surgical nurse with the heart team at HaysMed.  On August 3, 2013 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Reifschneider in Hutchinson.  His memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and the St. Nicholas of Myra Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed recreational sports, working out at the gym, music, playing his guitar, and was an avid KC Chiefs and Royals fan.  Andrew enjoyed woodworking and home improvement and especially loved being outdoors with his son Eli, fishing, and hunting. 

Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of Hays, sons: Eli Heimann of Hays and Landry Heimann due November 6th, parents: Bill and Teresa Heimann of Hays, three brothers: Scott Heimann (Beth) of Hays, Joe Heimann (Megan) of Sheldon, IA, and Jeff Heimann of Hays, two sisters: Natalie Brei (Logan) of Lincoln, NE and Bridget Heimann of Wichita, his maternal grandparents: Paul and Mary Becker of Huron, father and mother-in-law: Jon and Marilyn Reifschneider of Arlington, two brothers-in-law: Paul Reifschneider (Robin) of Newton and Michael Reifschneider of Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Henry and Cecilia Heimann.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, with Fr. Damian Richards and Fr. Andy Hammeke officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent.  Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday, all at the church.  A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary on Friday at the church. 

Memorials are suggested to his children’s college education, made payable to: Elizabeth Heimann, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.  Condolences and memories of Andrew may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com