Gilbert R. Heinke 93, Talmage, died Sunday (10/5/08) at Good Samaritan Center, Syracuse. Born October 31, 1914 at Dunbar, Neb. to Rudolph and Pearl (Walker) Heinke.

Farmer and Owner/Operator of a Heating & Cooling Business.

Survivors: daughter, Connie Hynek and husband, Bob, Talmage; son, Roger Heinke and wife, Marge, Talmage; step-daughter, Eileen Miller and husband, Ken, Ulysses; step-son, Harland Nelson and wife, Sandy, Ulysses; seven grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by: parents; 1st wife, Louise; 2nd wife, Hazel; three brothers; two sisters; great grandchild, Alex Clark; step-son, Clarence Nelson.

Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Friday (10/10/08) at Zion United Church of Christ, Talmage. Officiating: Rev. Charlene R. Wozny.

Cemetery: St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Osage) Cemetery, rural Cook, Neb.

Family Suggests Memorials To: Family's Choice.

Visitation: Wednesday (10/8/08) from noon until 9 p.m.; Thursday (10/9/08) from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home; and one hour before services at the Church.

Arrangements By: Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse.