In Memory OfSPC & SMSgt Thomas J. Heimbach

SMSgt Thomas J. Heimbach, 87, U.S. Air Force, born January 14, 1938, passed away from cancer on January 30, 2025. Heimbach was a Jet Engine Mechanic, ensuring aircraft readiness for the 185th Air Refueling Wing across decades of the Cold War and Vietnam. Heimbach had the patience of a man who spent decades troubleshooting jet engines, a trait evident in his love for woodworking, cars, and NASCAR. Heimbach is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughters, Heidi, Tracy, and Michelle; fifteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Til Valhalla, Airman.