Charles E. Heinsen M.D.

Dr. Charles "Charley" Edward Heinsen, MD born Aug. 8, 1942, in Port Clinton, Ohio, Death Feb. 18, 2025, in Culver, MArshall, County, Indiana son of Dr. Paul Bradford Heinsen and Nancy Evlyn Gill

Dr. Charles "Charley" Edward Heinsen, MD, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Culver.

Born Aug. 8, 1942, in Port Clinton, Ohio, he was the son of Dr. Paul Heinsen and Nancy Gill Heinsen.

Charley earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Indiana University in 1967 and dedicated 55 years to practicing medicine in Winamac and the surrounding communities before retiring in December 2023. His commitment to serving others was more than a profession – it was his passion, his calling, and his greatest honor.

Dr. Heinsen also enjoyed fishing, golf, hunting, playing cards, traveling, and cheering on his favorite teams – Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, and Indianapolis Colts.

Survivors include: Son Mike Heinsen, Lafayette; daughters Lori Heinsen, Largo, Fla., Renata Heinsen, Monterey, Sonya DeCristo, Denver, Colo., Chantel Heinsen, Indianapolis; sisters Susan G. Fix, Eugene, Ore., Nancy A. (Bob) Munson, Danville, Calif.; significant other Cara Lewellen, Culver; nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Edward Heinsen and grandmother Helen Montgomery Heinsen; father Dr. Paul Heinsen; mother Nancy Gill Heinsen; stepmother Marilyn Capper Heinsen; brothers John Paul Heinsen, Paul Charles Heinsen; daughter Lisa Heinsen; grandson Austin Cochenour; and granddaughter Katie Miles.

The memorial will take place March 23, 2025, at Culver Emmanuel United Methodist Church, with the gathering beginning at 12 p.m. and the service starting at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the IU Health Foundation https://iuhealth. org/iu-health-foundation/ ways -to-give or Culver Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be sent via the obituary page at www. odomfuneralhome .net.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is assisting the family with arrangements.

married 6 Aug 1971 Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana Linda Lee Cogdill Children:

Renata Heinsen

Sonya Renee Heinsen married Joseph Smith, Christopher "Chris" Ruel, ? DeCristo

married 5 Jun 1993 Culver, Marshall County, Indiana Deborah Elaine Ross daughter of James Harry Ross and Rebecca Zeek; married also Phillip Stanley Kraay