Heinz Nonnenmacher
March 23, 1936-Feb. 6, 2013
Palo Alto, California
Submitted by Wendy Edwards

Heinz Nonnenmacher passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from heart disease.

In 1961, Heinz emigrated from Germany to the U.S. to pursue his degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. After graduating, he drove from Chicago to California to work in Silicon Valley. In the 80?s, he started his own business, American Micro Components, Inc. in San Jose, California. He was beyond proud when the U.S. Government used his products in stealth aircraft. In retirement, he was happiest in his garden and when taking photos of family and nature.

He is survived in California by his loving wife of 42 years, Aesun, his son Mark, his daughter Wendy, and his grandchildren, Emma and Ethan, and in Germany by his sister Elizabeth, nephew Martin, and niece Sabine.