Keith H. "Pete" Heintz 61 years old, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Pete was born in Pigeon on June 18, 1961 to the late George and Emma (Christner) Heintz. He and Carol Holland were married on July 7, 1984 and were married for 38 years. They enjoyed camping as a family, going to Nascar races and spending time golfing. Pete was a flagman for many years at the Owendale speedway, worked for many local farmers, loved casino trips and gambling. Pete was a loyal employee of D&W Salvage for almost 35 years, driving truck, operating equipment and was the foreman of the yard. Basically Pete did everything that was needed to be done. Pete was a hard worker all of his life.

Pete was a member of the Evangel Life Assembly of God Church in Bad Axe.

Pete is survived by his wife Carol, his daughters Janel Furtado, Heidi (Patrick Paicz), Autumn (Michael) Peruski and Holly (Jason Romas); his brother Michael (Peggy) Heintz; sisters in law Patricia Heintz, Diane Heintz, Rosemary Christner, Mary Shields, Gaylene (Dan) Traylor, Deena Schubach; grandchildren Stasia, Gabreile, Bailey, Ethan, Draiden, Keilea, Kambri, Courtlan, Jailea, Kennedi, Easton; and 5 great-grandchildren. Pete was preceded in death by his brothers; Robert Christner, George Heintz, Richard (Birdie) Heintz, Thomas Heintz and  brother in law Jack Schubach.

Funeral service for Pete will be held on Monday March 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Evangel Life Assembly of God Church of Bad Axe, with Pastor Cyle Harless officiating. Visitation will be on March 12, 2023 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 2:00-8:00 PM and also on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow at the church after the service. Burial will follow at Grandlawn Cemetery in Pigeon.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund in c/o of Carol Heintz.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com