Dr. Charles 'Charley' Edward Heinsen, MD, 82, of Winamac, IN passed away at
10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Culver, IN.
Born on August 8, 1942, in Port Clinton, OH, 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 the Indianapolis Colts.
He is survived by his children - Mike Heinsen of Lafayette, IN, Lori Heinsen of Largo, FL, Renata Heinsen of Monterey, IN, Sonya DeCristo of Denver, CO, and Chantel Heinsen of Indianapolis, IN, sisters - Susan G. Fix of Eugene, OR and Nancy A. (Bob) Munson of Danville, CA, significant other - Cara Lewellen of Culver, IN, and 9 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents - Edward and Helen (Montgomery) Heinsen, parents - Dr. Paul and Nancy (Gill) Heinsen, stepmother - Marilyn Capper Heinsen, brothers - John Paul and Paul Charles Heinsen, daughter - Lisa Heinsen, grandson - Austin Cochenour and granddaughter - Katie Miles.
A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver, IN, on March 23, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST with friends and family gathering at 12:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the IU Health Foundation, https://iuhealth.org/iu-health-foundation/ways-to-give or to Culver Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
