Irene Heitzman, R.I.P.

Irene Heitzman, the wife of Merrill Anderson's superstar salesman Sam Heitzman (also President and Chairman), died yesterday. Irene worked briefly in our Stratford office, but her major contribution to the firm was as hostess or co-hostess of our customer events at sales conferences.  She and Sam were well matched—outgoing, friendly, well read, insightful, never at a loss to carry a conversation.  A great sales team.

Here is Irene's obituary:

Irene Angi Heitzman resident of Charleston passed away peacefully on April 19, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in West Ashley.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents William and Priscilla Angi, sister Betty Gabriel, brothers Tom and David Angi, and brother Desi Racz all of Dayton, OH. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Sam (Hud) Heitzman, her son Jordan Heitzman, daughter Darcy Guthrie and her husband Chris Guthrie and triplet grandchildren Ethan, Charlotte and Will Guthrie all of Charleston, SC.
Irene enjoyed her teaching career in Piqua, OH, but longed for the warmer weather in California and South Carolina; she lived in both of these states three times each through the course of her life.
Irene was an avid Duplicate Bridge Player and played regularly in Westlake Village, CA and Hilton Head Island, SC while her husband travelled for work. After Sam retired and they moved to Charleston they became full time duplicate bridge partners. Irene achieved Silver Life Master.
Irene always said she never met a cruise she did not like. She travelled the world on different cruises, but her all-time favorite cruise was taking the triplets along with Darcy and Chris on a cruise.
Irene also enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Irene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She never knew a stranger and always had a kind word and a smile for everyone she met.
Services will be private at the request of her family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in her memory to the Charleston Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley Hall Rd., Charleston, SC 29407.
Arrangements in care of Charleston Cremation Center And Funeral.
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