Peter Heimbach Obituary

Mr. Peter Lantelme Heimbach, Sr.

June 5, 1936 -

January 12, 2025

JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Peter Lantelme Heimbach Sr., age 88, of Jonesborough, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 5, 1936, to the late Harold Washington and Isolde Merz Heimbach, in New Rochelle, New York and grew up in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Peter began his career in the United States Air Force rising to the rank of Airman as an Aircraft Mechanic. He then entered Newark College of Engineering where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, which he used as a professional Engineer throughout his career building public infrastructure in New Jersey. He loved anything related to trains and was an active friend of Bill W. along with many others, DD & GTM.

In addition to his parents, Harold and Isolde, Peter was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Peterman Heimbach; third wife, Gaynell "Buddie" Jeanette Heimbach; and brother, Harold "Sarge" Washington Heimbach Jr.

Survivors include his sons, Peter Lantelme Heimbach Jr. (Lynn) and David Mark Heimbach (Edward Wagner), and grandsons, Timothy, Josh and Josiah.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Trent Travis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the TN Railroad Museum, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Condolences may be sent to the Heimbach family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821