Joseph Heinlein,"Opa" 96, of Foley, MO, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1928, in Neuschleichach, Germany, the child of Henrick and Margarete (Schorr) Heinlein. As a young man living in Germany, he saw a beautiful young lady walking down the street. He told his cousin "I am going to marry that girl!" And he did, Hermine "Minnie" became his beloved wife. The happy couple moved to the United States and Joseph worked as a machinist. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed working. Joseph had 7 patents on tools, was an avid airplane pilot. He enjoyed flying immensely and was up in the skies whenever he could be. Joseph was very close with his family and treasured the time spent with them. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors when he could. He will be missed lovingly by all those who knew him.

Joseph is survived by his grandchildren: Heidi Heinlein and her husband, James Murphy, William Heinlein, Robert Heinlein, Daniel (Suzanne Panos) Heinlein, Kristina Wehr and her husband, John, and Michael Heinlein and his wife, Gabrielle, 18 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren,  and his daughter-in-law, Sandra Heinlein,  many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Hermine "Minnie" Heinlein and his son, Lothar Heinlein, granddaughter, Katherine Gaffigan, and grandson, Lothar J. Heinlein. Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the online guest register.