Raymond L. Heim, 66

Raymond L. Heim, 66, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Ann G. Nickerson Heim, with whom he would have celebrated 29 years of marriage this coming July 2^nd. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George and Emma Beck Heim.

Ray had worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight for 30 years, until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 771.

He had served in the US Army Reserves as a Private First Class from 1969 to 1970.

Ray enjoyed flea markets and auctions, loved cars, especially Corvettes, and loved to cook, being known for his sausage stew. He had been especially fond of his dogs, Rusty and Sandy. In years past, he had drag raced at Maple Grove.

Ray was a very kind, generous, and special man, who was known for making others laugh with his great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by his entire family, especially by his two girls.

In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by his daughters: RaeAnn M. married to Alberto Gonzalez of Lancaster and Pamela L. Johns of Mountville; his 5 stepchildren Cathy, Rick, Lisa, Deb, and Marcia; his 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers: George J. married to Connie Heim of Hagerstown, MD and John C. married to Sherry Heim of Mohnton.

Friends will be received on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA from 130-230PM, with the Memorial Service to follow at 230PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ray’s memory to the American Diabetes Foundation, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100