Carlton Heiler

Obituary's Biography:

Carlton W. Heiler, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Booneville, NY to Albert and Geraldine Heiler.

Carl will be remembered as a kind man with a good sense of humor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy  He was a loving and supportive husband and father.  He was blessed with many talents and was very resourceful.  He could fix anything.  He enjoyed tinkering on cars, projects around the house and spending time with family and friends. He was a long-time member of the United Protestant Church where in his younger years of retirement he enjoyed traveling on mission trips for Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina.  Carl was an artist at heart.  Over the years he took art classes for stain glass and pottery wheel. In his free time, he sketched and dabbled in watercolors and chalk.  Most recently he enjoyed his daily drives through town and will be fondly remembered for his friendly waves from his jeep.

Carl is survived by his children Jeff Heiler and Julie (Jon) Holbrook, his step-daughter Jennifer Paterson, his grandchildren Andrew (Corrine) Heiler, Stuart Heiler, Michael Heiler, and Jacoby Holbrook, and his brother Duane (Sandy) Heiler.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ruth Ann Heiler.

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with the service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  Memorial donations may be made to American Kidney Association www.kidney.org or to Clearbrook 1835 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.