Michael William Heisser, age 53, of Gainesville, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, with his family by his side.
Michael was born in Lexington, Kentucky to Lynne Sanford Whalen and the late Ernest Lee Heisser. He grew up in Minnesota and later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a master of many trades. Michael worked in customer service at Macy’s, he was an Italian cook, but his love was music. He could play numerous instruments, but his favorite was the guitar. Another love he had was sports. He loved snow skiing, playing ice hockey, baseball & golf. When football rolled around, Saturday and Sunday were his days to watch tv. He loved the Minnesota Vikings & the Cincinnati Bengals with a passion. He was of the Catholic faith.
Left to cherish sweet memories, mother & stepfather, Lynne & Leo Whalen; brother, Jeffery Heisser; sisters, Karen (Bill) West & Kathryn Whalen; 7 nieces & nephews & several other relatives survive.
Visitation services honoring Michael will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, or to a charity of your choice in Michael’s name.
You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.
Ward’s Funeral Home of Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Michael William Heisser.