Martin Andrew Himmelrick
April 25, 1969 ~ November 24, 2006
Martin Andrew Himmelrick, 37, of Weirton, passed away Friday, November 24, 2006 at his sister's home in Melbourne, Florida. Born April 25, 1969 in Weirton, he was the son of Gerald Lee and Elaine Marie (Mitchell) Himmelrick of Weirton. Martin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman G. and Wanda V. Himmelrick and Dorothy M. Mitchell.
Martin worked as an Electronic Engineer for AK Steel Industry and at Seimens Company as a Field Engineer. He formerly served as an Electrician for Weirton Steel for 10 years. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed the time he spent riding his Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle and playing with his children and his dogs. He served in the United States Navy having served as a Radar Technician on the USS Eisenhower.
In addition to his parents, Martin is survived by his daughter, Taylor Suzann Himmelrick, and his son, Zachary Andrew Himmelrick, both of Weirton; sister, Michele Ann (Himmelrick) Fraley and her husband Terry of Melbourne, FL; brother, Mark Allen Himmelrick of Colorado Springs, CO; grandfather, William H. Mitchell of Weirton; niece, Sarah Moore and nephew, Justin Moore both of Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where a vigil service will be held at 7:00PM Wednesday. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 1:00 PM Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Tony Thurston as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery with Military Services conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.
Contributions for the tuition of Taylor and Zachary Himmelrick can be made in memory of Martin to St. Paul School, 229 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Michele and Family- My heart goes out to ALL of you at this time of extreme sorrow.Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Dear Jerry and Elaine and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at yiur time of sorrow.Love Cindi and Rich
Michele and Family – So sorry to hear of your loss. All of your family are such wonderful people, know that you are in our prayers. Your friend, Dave
Sorry for your loss,You are in our prayers. Jay
Dear Jerry and Elaine, We are so sorry to hear about Marty. We are sending you are sincerest condolences. With deepest sympathy, Rich and Vaughna Mort
Jerry and Elaine, You have been in our thoughts and prayers since hearing of Martin and will continue to be. Love, your Cousin Nancy and Don
Jerry, Elaine, Michele, and Mark, I was saddened to learn about Marty’s death and cannot imagine your pain and grief. I pray that you and Marty’s children will know the love and merciful kindness of our God and know that Marty rests peacefully in the loving arms of his Creator. May the prayers of your friends and Marty’s friends sustain you in these painful days.
Dee,Taylor & Zach, I love you guys and I’m here for you always.
May it comfort you to know your loved one is at peace. With deepest condolences, Sherry and Eddie Jones
Michele and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry, Elaine and Family, We wanted to offer our deepest sympathy to the family, in case we are unable to make it on Wednesday. Rick & Erin Mort
I worked with Martin at AK Steel in Ohio. I knew him just a short time. He was what I call a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of guy. These are my favorite people and the type of person with whom I most often seek friendship. He talked about living in Florida to be with his family. I was looking forward to having a good friend living by in Florida. My prayers are with him. We discussed salvation through Jesus Christ. I pray that he be in heaven. His friendship will be missed.
Mr & Mrs Himmelrick, You don\\\’t know me, but I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. We share the same great sorry as I lost my little girl last year. All I can say is time will ease your pain. Although it had been a while since I\\\’ve seen Marty, I went to school with him & our my Sarah was in Taylor\\\’s class at St. Paul\\\’s. God Bless you & your family.