Heidkamp, Walter G. 78. Best friend and treasured husband of Patricia (nee Hampton) for 57 yrs. Son of the late Emil and Katharine. Loving and loved father of Richard (Betty), Mary (Pat) Cummings, Michael (Christine), Donna (Frank) Bedtke, Patrick (Mary) and Julie. Dear brother of Dick (Ann), Don (Marsha) and the late Emil (Pat), Joseph (Marion), Sr. Katharine SCMM and Pat (Ken) Lemke. Proud grandpa of Matthew, Mitchell, Mark, Michael, Martin, Brian, James, Kevin, P.J., Kyle, Courtney, Megan, Katie, Christopher, Scott, Alissa, Ryan, Connor and Jack. Great-grandfather of 6. Visitation Saturday; 9:30 a.m. until time of prayers; 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Mass, 11:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment Private. (847)823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com