Harry W. Heinsohn

Harry William Heinsohn, of Cordova, MD, died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Denton, MD, with his loving wife, Anne, by his side. He was 84. Born June 3, 1932, in Queens, NY, he was the only child of German Immigrants, the late Harry Hermann Heinsohn and Sophie Lindemann Heinsohn. Harry married the former Anne Truitt on September 8, 1956, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cordova, MD. Harry spent his early childhood and attended school in Queens, NY. At age eight, he and his parents moved to Cordova to live with his grandfather on the farm. Throughout his teens, he worked with his grandfather on the family farm and learned the ways of country life. Harry was of the last generation to farm with horses before the transition to tractors. He also learned carpentry skills by helping with constructing and maintaining various buildings on the farm, and doing work for surrounding neighbors. He graduated from Cordova High School with a Class of eight in 1949. Harry enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954-1957. Stationed in Key West, FL, he served aboard the submarine tender U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore. He was assigned to the woodworking and pattern shop aboard the ship, where he had the opportunity to hone some of his fine woodworking skills. Following an honorable discharge, Harry and Anne returned to the farm in Cordova, where they resided throughout their 60 years of marriage. After the Navy, Harry continued to operate the family farm. He also took employment in the carpentry and construction trade. In 1961, he founded Harry W. Heinsohn, Inc. General Contractors, and later established Talbot Building Supply Company. Often credited to his German Heritage, he learned the importance of doing things the right way. He was committed to such, and as a result he earned a reputation for doing quality work. Harry considered himself a country boy at heart, but he truly enjoyed meeting and talking with people from all walks of life. He felt privileged for having the opportunity to work for a diverse group of people throughout is life, some of whom were his clients for many years. Harry was active in business for over 50 years. The family farm was a very integral part of his life, shaping his character and his work ethic. He used it to teach his children many life lessons. His greatest love and devotion was to his family, the farm, and his business. He was actively involved with his family in 4-H. He was a member of Fairview Church of The Brethren near Cordova, past president of the Talbot Agricultural Center, and a former member of the Easton Ruritan Club. Harry is survived by his wife, Anne Truitt Heinsohn; five children, Martin Heinsohn (Brenda), Lee Heinsohn (Cathy), Jeff Heinsohn (Monica) all of Cordova, Maryland, Laura Ortel (Steve) of Wye Mills, MD, Eric Heinsohn (Stefanie) of Raleigh, NC; thirteen grandchildren, Beth Heinsohn, Erin Pine, Adam Heinsohn, Rachel Walters, Amy Lange, Mindy Heinsohn de Linde, Evan Heinsohn, Cory Heinsohn, Abbie Heinsohn, Alex Heinsohn, Alison Ortel, Ryan Ortel, and Polly Heinsohn; nine great-grandchildren, Jakob Heinsohn, Hannah Romanik, Austin Pine, Molly Heinsohn, Mark Heinsohn, Claire Heinsohn, Anna Walters, Madison Walters, and Wyatt Lange. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a grandson, Dylan Heinsohn, and great-grandsons, Brendan Heinsohn and Lucas Walters. / A visitation will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017, from 6 – 8 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 11 AM, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to Cordova Volunteer Fire Dept., 11864 Kittys Corner Rd, Cordova, MD 21625.

Harry W. Heinsohn

June 3, 1932 - April 8, 2017