Rust Heinz
1914–1939 (age 25)
automotive designer
Biography
Rust Heinz drew from his family's spirit of innovation to explore automotive design, building prototypes that reflected his love of speed and thoughtful engineering. He approached each project with the same curiosity that had guided the Heinz enterprise, seeking beauty in every line and purpose in every detail.
Though his life was cut short, his friends recall a generous young man who shared his time with charitable causes and invited others to share in his passions. His bright promise endures at Homewood Cemetery, where his family and community honor that brief but luminous journey.