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Heinz Rudolph Hegel was born September 29, 1951 in Germany, a son of Hermann and Helga Neuschild Hegel. The family immigrated to the United States in 1952 and settled in the Denver area.
Heinz served in the United States Army, A Troop 4th Squadron, 12th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), 1st Platoon in Vietnam 1970-1971.
After returning from serving in Vietnam, Heinz worked in construction in Englewood CO. He was tragically killed in a restaurant shooting on Englewood in June 28, 1975.
He was cremated then interred in Fairmount Cemetery. Survivors included his parents and brothers, Karl and Bernd.
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Cheryl D Burk (Workman)
Heinz was a tough guy on the out side but a teddy bear on the inside
Jamie Patrice Renn (Eisele)
I always remember Heinz as having a charming and bright smile for everyone. His smile could brighten anyone's day. I also remember he would give you the shirt off his back if ever anyone needed help. He was a tender soul. He is dearly missed; even today.
Paul Roe
Heinz was surely a character, and one of those people you do not easily forget. He always had some tall tale to tell, and even when confronted, he had another one ready to relay. Years later, after having him in class at Flood and later at EHS, he contacted me upon his return from Vietnam. He took me to lunch at one of his favorite restaurants in Englewood, and we talked about his experiences in the military and his current job. Of course, knowing Heinz as I did, I never knew if his tales were fact or fiction. At any rate, one fact will remain with me, i.e., he was a good person, and I liked him as a human being regardless of his tales. I was moved and saddened to learn of his death. He will forever remain in my memory bank.