RACINE  – Rev. Daniel George Heinert, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ascension – All Saints on December 19, 2023.

Pastor Heinert was born in Kadoka, SD on December 11, 1941, the son of the late Daniel C. and Alma (nee Ehly) Heinert.  He was baptized into the Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Norris, SD on February 8, 1942.  He attended Reis Grade School, a rural, one room school in Parmelee, SD.  Pastor Heinert attended St. Paul Preparatory School in Minnesota before earning his undergraduate degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN.  He also graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.

It was in St. Louis, while attending seminary, where he met Barbara Lulow. They were married on September 7, 1964.  Barbara preceded him in death on August 16, 2021.

Pastor's first call was at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Janesville.  He served St. Paul's from 1967-1972.   The Heinerts moved to Racine in 1972, where he served as senior pastor at Trinty Lutheran Church for 32 years.

Pastor Heinert was an avid golfer and car enthusiast.  However, he was happiest in the company of his family, especially while attending his son's and grandchildren's sporting events.

He is survived by his sons, James Heinert of Racine, Joel (Karen) Heinert of Pleasant Prairie and Jonathan (Sheetal) Heinert of Chicago; his grandchildren, Lorin (James) Lewis, Reid Heinert, Ben Heinert, Quinn Heinert, Grace Heinert, and Saajan Heinert; his brothers, Jerry (Glendine) Heinert of Delmont, SD, Larry (Miriam) Heinert of Mendota Heights, MN; his sister-in-law, Cheryl Lulow of Vancouver, WA; brother-in-law, Dick Henderson of Madison, MS; as well as many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents and wife, Barbara, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Sharyl Henderson; his brother-in-law, Bruce Lulow; his niece, Ann Henderson, and nephew Richard (Rick) Lulow.

Family and friends are invited to meet at Trinity Lutheran Church (2065 Geneva Street) on Friday, December 29, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  His funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating.  A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Lutheran High School.

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