Obituary of Gabriel L. Heller

Gabriel Louis Heller November 25, 1996 - January 15, 2015 Gabriel Louis Heller, 18, of Whitewater passed away January 15, 2015. He was born to Brian and Bonnie Heller of Whitewater Wisconsin on November 25, 1996. Gabe went to Lakeview Elementary School, Whitewater Middle School, and Whitewater High School. He was currently a senior at Whitewater High School. His greatest aspiration was to become a computer programmer. He was a member of the Drama Club. Gabe also spent time on the swimming team, tennis team, baseball team, wrestling team, and in the school's band and choir. Gabe is survived by his parents Brian and Bonnie Heller, and his brothers Ben, Luke, and Jordan Heller, whom he called his best friends. He also leaves his maternal grandfather Leslie Henriksen; and his paternal grandparents, Jo Heller and Marlies Gollnau. He is preceded by his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Henriksen. He is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Gabe will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was the kind of young man who anyone would be proud to call a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He had the most free spirited outlook and bravely stood up for right when others could not. He had a way of making others feel special, because his heart was full of love. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, January 20 at CrossPointe Church at 6pm; memorial service to follow at 7pm. "The entire Heller family is very grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this very difficult time and are extremely grateful for the privacy allowed them. If you would like to assist the family, donations are being accepted at First Citizens State Bank". First Citizens State Bank will have the "Heller Family Support Fund" open and accessible by noon on Monday, January 19, 2015. Checks can made payable to "Heller Family Support Fund" but checks made out to the Heller family will certainly make it into the correct account as well. Checks can be mailed to First Citizens State Bank PO Box 177, Whitewater, WI 53190. Penny Ardelt is handling the account, if you have any questions please contact her at 262-473-2112.   Dearest Friends, We wish to express our extreme gratitude for your generosity,� compassion and continued offers to help during this most difficult and devastating time. The loss of our beloved child and brother has been a source of shock,� extreme sadness and grief beyond what any words can say. Seeing the community rally around us and feeling the expressions of concern and offers to help has been a source of hope, and we will never forget the hearts of all of you. Sincerely, The Heller Family...Brian, Bonnie, Ben and Martha, Luke and Anne (soon to be Heller) and Jordan.