Vera Louise Heine

Frankenmuth, MI

Loving Mother passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Wellspring Lutheran Home of Frankenmuth; age 102 years. Vera Zietz was born on March 3, 1918 in Taymouth Township, MI to the late Gustave and Lillian (Schuelke) Zietz. She was married to Ernst Heine on December 23, 1939, he predeceased her in 2005. Vera and Ernie co-owned/operated the Frankenmuth Cheese House at one time for many years. Vera was a welcoming Supermom who enjoyed baking and cooking and serving a late night spread for many family and friends. As well as a homemaker, she served the community selling Avon products for over thirty years. "Hard Work" was her response to those who questioned her longevity. Vera was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, the St. Lorenz Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered on the Frankenmuth election board.

Surviving are sons Gary (Karol) Heine of Port Bolster, Ontario and Randall (Paula) Heine of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughter Charlotte Flamm of Kalamazoo, MI; grandsons Scott Heine, Mark Heine, Tarkton Heine; great grandchildren Trajan Heine and Alexandra Heine; and many nieces and nephews.

Vera was predeceased in death by three sisters Esther Rivers, Maxine Jacobs, and Elaine Zietz; one brother Jack Zietz; grandson Theron Heine; and son-in-law Michael Flamm.

Burial has taken place at St. Lorenz Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a memorial service will take place at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Media Ministry.