James Heinle

James (Jim) Heinle, 90, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in Mandan ND.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St John Church in Hebron, ND. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the St John Cemetery in Hebron.

Jim was born on December 30, 1935 to Edwin and Louise Heinle and grew up in Hebron, ND where he attended school. He spent more than 30 years in the truck driving industry, and later semi-retired to a small farm he owned and ranched for 26 years near Regan, ND. In addition to cattle, he owned several mules that he would take on yearly trail rides. He could often be seen riding the ditches by his farm on his ATV. Jim was known to be quite outspoken and animated; and the word “stubborn” fit him on many occasions!

Jim loved being outdoors tending to his animals and a stray barn cat. Although he was never able to get close to the cat, he continued to provide it food and water. When he got sick, his concern was that the cat was not getting food or fresh water; however, despite his concern, he was physically unable to make the trip to the barn to tend to the cat’s needs. He held on to his cattle until the day before the snow in 2025, when he reluctantly sold them.

Jim is survived by his children: Lyle Heinle of Hebron, Deborah (Don) Kates of Mandan, Beverly Brackel of Casper, Wyoming; six grandchildren: Christopher (Christy) Heinle, Derek (Darlene) Miller of Mandan, Dallas (Tina) Miller of Chicago Il, Keaton Miller of Bismarck, Adam Schaff (Chas) of Casper, Wyoming, & Robert Brackel (Katie) of Casper, Wyoming; 8 great grandchildren: Caden Heinle, Tyler Peabody, Edward Weisinger, Aidan Winn, Olivia Bitz, Bliss Markel, Cassius Miller, & Treyton Wimber; sister Kathy Schneider; brother Dale Heinle (Connie); & nieces and nephews: Justin, Jeff, Emily, Gene, Tom, Sharon, and Lori.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother-in-law Robert Schneider, and many aunts and uncles.