Aurel Nicholas Heller, “Nicky”

Died peacefully, Friday, September 23, 2011, age 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Thomasine A. (Nee Rehm) for 46 years. Dear father of Paulette (John) Enders, Frances Batchelor (Robert Weerts), Gregory (Star) Batchelor, Deborah Heller and Andrea (Joseph) Bergeron. Proud grandpa of Kelly (Larry) Kilmer, Ryan (Charis) Karas, Zachory Batchelor, Thomas Bergeron, and David, Tiffany and Neal Heller, and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Fred (Linda) Heller, Ann Thome (John Ripple) and the late Albert Silhavy. Long-time friend of James and Carol Rehorst. Also loved by other relatives and friends.Family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Hedy Kindler and Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, of the University of Chicago Medical Center, for their compassionate care.Gathering at ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 734 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa, Friday, September 30, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 PM. Entombment St. Adalbert. Memorials appreciated to Aurora Zilber Family Hospice or American Cancer Society. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked for the City of Milwaukee Fire Department for over 27 years.