Donald Glen "Goose" Heintz, Sr., 69, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph's Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don was born on August 8, 1948, in Aurora to Buster Eugene and Glenna Marie (Long) Heintz. On November 7, 1980 he married Victoria Ann Christine Dudzinski of Aurora.

He was employed by Laborers Local 149, Fox Valley Laborers until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and loved raising and caring for cactuses.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria; six sons, Daniel (Amanda) Heintz of Marseilles, Scott (Becki) Knighton of Ottawa, Mike (Leah) Knighton of Aurora, Bradley Heintz of Indiana, Jeff Heintz of Marseilles, and Donald Hientz, Jr. of Somonauk; four grandchildren, Jordon and Jonathan Heintz and Donnie and Samantha Knighton; one great-granddaughter, Isabelle Renee Heintz; two sisters, Melody and Missey; and two brothers, Scott and Gary McCullough..

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mandy.

Memorials may be given to the family.