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Ben William Heinemeyer, age 83 of Geronimo, passed away at his home on January 27, 2021. Ben was born on a cold winter day on January 24, 1938 in Geronimo, Texas to Etelka (Tschoepe) and Benno Christian Heinimeyer. Ben grew up in Geronimo on which his Grandfather Wilhelm Heinemeyer farmed and had built a home and store on the property. Ben made metal hoops to play basketball with his friends and they also played baseball at the family homeplace. Ben was a graduate of Navarro High School and then received his Bachelorâs and Masterâs Degree in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). He proudly served his country as a medic in the United States Army National Guard. His first job was with Union carbide and then he enjoyed a long career as a Chemical Engineer with Dow Chemical. After retirement he raised Beefmaster Cattle and restored Antique Tractors. He was passionate about gardening, whether it be vegetable