Charles "Charlie" Heitbrink who touched the lives of many as a community leader, mentor, and friend, has died at the age of 81. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Jane, his sons Robert Heitbrink, and David (Jodi) Heitbrink, granddaughter Megan Heitbrink, grandchildren Emily, Cal, and Joe, brother Stanley Heitbrink, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charlie was a 1959 graduate of Jacksonville High School, and attended MacMurray College. He met Jane while he was employed at The Ranch House Restaurant in South Jacksonville. In 1970, he entered the real estate business, and in 1975, founded Heitbrink Realtors. In 1996, he acquired a Re/Max franchise for Jacksonville, Re/Max Results Plus, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2014. Charlie dearly loved his family and treasured the moments spent with them. Always ready to promote Jacksonville, Charlie had actively served his community in many capacities: on the board of the Jacksonville Planning Commission, on the Parks and Lakes Board, and as Fire and Police Commissioner. Charlie was also a past president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Contact Club. Professionally, Charlie served as a past president of both the Jacksonville Association of Realtors, and the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials. In addition, he was a member of the State of Illinois Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board. Charlies life will be celebrated at 11a.m. on Friday March 24, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, where he was a member. The family will meet friends from 10-11a.m. prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to Trustbridge Hospice, Sunflower Team, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL, 33407. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is honored to be assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Faith Lutheran Church Friday, March 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1385 West Walnut Jacksonville, Illinois Memorial Service Faith Lutheran Church Friday, March 24, 2023 11:00 AM 1385 West Walnut Jacksonville, Illinois