Heinz-Phillip William Fountain

Heinz-Phillip William Fountain lived in Austin, TX, when he died at age 27 in a motorcycle accident. Heinz was born on March 25th, 1997, in Homburg Saar, Germany, to Rita and Robert Fountain. He grew up with his parents and his loving grandparents, Heinz-Gerhard and Gertrud Lübke, for three years. Family members included great aunts, great uncles, and great cousins from Ramstein to the Baltic Sea. He attended Pinocchio daycare in Ramstein, which he loved. Heinz developed a deep bond with the lunch cook, whom he admired. They had a daily routine where Heinz would check in with her to see what was up for dessert before lunch was served. He brought a plastic screwdriver to daycare as a comfort toy while the other kids brought teddy bears. In 2000, Heinz moved with his parents back to the U.S. He grew up in Weymouth, MA, where he graduated high school early. He went on to study boat engine repair and design at Massasoit Community College before attending Benjamin Franklin University in Boston. His love for engines of all kinds continued to guide his choice of schools and apprenticeships. Growing up in Weymouth enabled Heinz to be with his grandparents, Dr. William and Phyllis Fountain. During his time in Weymouth, he attended kindergarten through high school and was involved in many different sports teams. The long-lasting bonds with his high school friends and sports teammates are a testament to the love, friendship and experiences they shared. Being an only child, Heinz was always searching for siblings and his home always provided an open door to each of them, in good and in difficult times; many of these friends became like brothers to him. Heinz was also an avid gamer and part of a wide global gaming community. In 2020, Heinz moved to Austin, TX, for a new job training opportunity in solar installation and to join his mother, who had relocated a few years prior. COVID changed that plan, but he was hired by a company that provided fresh food deliveries, an especially valuable service during the pandemic. He then switched back to working as a small engine technician. Next, he explored various positions from diesel engine mechanic to go-kart technician at COTA, and finally pursuing his passion for repairing and tuning racing motorcycles. The connections and friendships Heinz developed during this time made his life chapter in Texas extremely deep and meaningful. He accepted everyone. Heinz had an incredible sense of humor, believed in treating people the right way, and defended those he loved against injustice. He never held any grudges and could always make his friends laugh no matter the situation. A distinct sense of individual style was evident from new hairstyles and hair colors, to the perfect pair of sneakers, to hoodies and baseball caps, he knew exactly what he liked. He was never afraid to try something new, from fashion to hairstyles to hot sauce and spicy foods. Heinz was a superb cook - he researched and came up with his own recipes for perfect steaks and ribs and tried to recreate bar pies in Texas. Travel was an important part of his life and he was always up for an adventure. He enjoyed getting back to his German roots, including exploring other countries on trips back to Germany with his mother. As a child, his favorite thing was enjoying all the different pools, and as an adult, trying new foods and a variety of beers. Heinz was the center of his mother's universe. He touched so many lives, and his spirit lives on in all of us. He lived his life with courage and humor and made an impact wherever he went. LLH. Long Live Heinz. His family members are: Aunts: Jane, Nancy, Kathy, Susan, Emily, Robin; Editha, Giesela, and Irmgard Uncles: Billy, Charles, Bob, Mark and Matt Cousins and Partners: Katie & Vivek, Meggie & James, Kelsey & Raja, and Greg & Tati; Bobby & Delaney, and Michael; Jenna & James, Nicole & Nick; Derek & Kelley and Jake & Mary Wilfried & Gabi, Angelika & Gerhard, and Margrit; Monika & Petra, Bernd, and Dieter & Anja; Wolfgang and Hans-Joachim & Heike; Monika and Heidrun & Martin, Dietmar, and Thomas 2d Cousins and Partners: Ella, Rowan, and Tessa; Finn; Devin, Connor, and Logan; Melody; Charlotte & Arthur Birgit & Joerg; Petra & Billy; Patrick & Christine and Selina & Yannick; Adriana & Tim and Johannes & Eva 3d Cousins: Dennis J, Lisa Marie & Dennis S, Dennis & Sarah with Luna, Aliyah, and Josephine und Lennard Godparents: Thomas & Margrit (Germany) and Nancy & Rob (USA) He had special bonds with his neighbors, his mother's friends in Germany and the United States, her train friends, and her colleagues from Ramstein Air Base, Boston University, Boston Children's Hospital and recently AYW in Austin. Heinz loved his puppy Marni deeply and had a very detailed tattoo of her, among many others. We will miss Heinz. His unforgettable presence and spirit will continue to inspire all of us. He will be laid to rest at the Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park in the Tabasco Garden near Austin, Texas. There will be an intimate Memorial Gathering on June 22nd and a Celebration of Life in Weymouth, MA, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: PACT at Children's Hospital - https://www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/treatment/pediatric-advanced-care-team or AYW in Austin, Texas - https://americanyouthworks.org/

Heinz-Phillip William Fountain

March 25, 1997 - June 8, 2024