Douglas Heiermann

Douglas M. Heiermann, age 38 of Granger, Indiana formerly of Buchanan died unexpectedly Friday November 11th in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born January 3rd, 1973 in Niles, Michigan. On July 26th, 1997 in Buchanan he married his high school sweetheart Tabitha Schrader who survives along with a daughter Meadow Heiermann age 9 and a son Jared Heiermann age 12 both at home. Other survivors include his mother Sheila Young Blair of Niles, a sister Julie Heierman and a brother James Heiermann both of Niles. A stepsister Angie (Jerry) Wagley of Niles and 6 nieces and nephews also survive.Visitation will be Thursday, November 17th from 3-8 p.m. at Swem Chapel in Buchanan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Buchanan Christian Church with Pastor Barry Thornton officiating. The church is located at 112 W. 3rd St. Buchanan.Douglas was a lineman with AEP for the past four years and was on assignment in Youngstown, Ohio when he died. He loved the outdoors and most especially riding his Harley Davidson Memorial Contributions may be made to the Meadow and Jared Heiermann Trust fund that has been established at Teachers Credit Union to benefit his children.Those wishing to leave a condolence message or sign his guest book may do so by visiting our web site www.swemchapel.com