Linus "Lee" Heutmaker

Heutmaker, Lee Q. age 78, of Edina. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Addie; children, Sherri Jobelius (Brian Paulsen), Pam Freeman (Bruce), Monica Rallis (Stewart), John Heutmaker (Stacy Kroeplin); grandchildren, Justin Jobelius (Christina), Joe and Adam Paulsen, Josh, Nicole and Jessica Freeman, Matt, Mike and Nick Rallis, Sam and Quinn Heutmaker; great- grandson, Jayden Freeman; sister, Di Gramith; sister-in-law, Phyllis Heutmaker; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Preceded in death by sons, Jeffrey and Steven Heutmaker; parents, Florian & Vernice Heutmaker; sister, Viv (Tony) Kalkas; brother, Hersch Heutmaker, and brother-in-law, Karl Gramith. Lee was born in Victoria, MN on July 26, 1934. He attended Chaska High School, where he played football, baseball and ran track. Lee attended the Academy of Accountancy, earned his CPA, and completed an MBA at the University of St. Thomas. He began his career working for Joseph Boulay, later he became a partner and the firm's name was changed to Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co. (BHZ). Lee spent his entire career at BHZ which spanned almost 58 years. He was BHZ's managing partner for 17 years. During Lee's time at BHZ, the firm grew from 15 employees to over 140. Lee had many great accomplishments throughout his life, both professionally and personally. He was a past chairman of the Management of Accounting Practice of CPA Firms, past board member of International Group of Accounting Firms, past member and arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, past and honorary member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, past member, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was a past president of the Edina Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Edina, Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Kiwanis Club. Past board member and treasurer of Automotive Club of Minneapolis (AAA). Past board member of Interlachen Country Club and member of Collier's Reserve Country Club, Naples, FL. He was a past member of the President's Council at the University of St. Thomas and a longtime member and past finance committee member at the Church of St. Patrick in Edina. In 1984, Lee received the Edina Businessperson of the Year Award. In 1992, he received the Minnesota Society of CPA's Public Service Award and in 2000 he was honored with the Breath of Life Salute by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lee and Addie loved spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, golfing and wintering at their home in Florida, as well as spending time with their many friends. Over the last several years of Lee's life, he battled Parkinson's disease with courage and dignity, never complaining and always maintaining his incredible sense of humor. Lee's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Bob Solheim and the entire staff at N.C. Little Hospice, for their warm and special care. Visitation 5-8 PM Monday, Sept. 10 at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. & Vernon Ave. at Hwy. 100, Edina. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, Sept. 11 with visitation beginning at 10 AM at the Church of St. Patrick, Valley View at Gleason Rd., Edina. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, Mendota Heights. Memorials preferred to Parkinson's Assoc. of MN or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Linus "Lee" Heutmaker

September 4, 2012

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Linus "Lee" Heutmaker

September 4, 2012

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