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
01/16/2025
William H Stoneman
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
01/14/2025
Kimberly Lewis
Dear Josh, Peter, and all of Pete's family members:
We of Pete's "other family" wish you our greatest condolences and sympathies during this time. Pete was a great friend and mentor to so many, and he will be missed greatly and for a long long time. He was a card and a cut up and had such character!! He also was very kind, caring and compassionate and gave of himself to many others. We'll always remember him and he'll be in our hearts for as long as we're here to tell his story. DD>M!!!
Love, Kim Lewis
Pete was a dear friend for many years. I loved being around Pete. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart. I will never forget him.
