Obituary for Kenneth George Heien Kenneth G. Heien, 84, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Jean Ziettlow and Rev. Chris Meier will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars with military honors conducted by Wasmer Post #241of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral service on Tuesday.

Kenneth George Heien was born on November 8, 1931 in Craig, Iowa to Otto and Louise (Baack) Heien. On January 15, 1952, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Porter during the Korean War. He earned his honorable discharge on December 12, 1953. After the service, Kenneth farmed in the area.

On December 29, 1951, Kenneth and Violet Olson were united in marriage in Le Mars, Iowa. They were blessed with seven children. Kenneth took a position at Wilson Trailer in Sioux City. Violet passed away on November 18, 1978.

On February 14, 1981, Kenneth and Inez Seaton were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. This increased the family by nine children. Kenneth worked at IBP in Dakota City, Nebraska for 25 years before retiring in 1995. During that time Kenneth also operated a small engine repair business out of his home.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. He was also a 56 year member of Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing with Inez, working in his shop, watching westerns and pro wrestling on TV. His family wants to thank Hospice of Siouxland, Melanie Kruse, and Rev. Dr. Jean Ziettlow for all of their care.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Inez of Le Mars, IA; children, Peggy (Myron) Joens of Quimby, IA, June (Melvin) Muth of Ireton, IA, Judy Schulz of Le Mars, IA, Steve (Vicki) Heien of Bennett, NC and Rich (Kathie) Heien of Hawarden, IA; 41 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren step-children, Carol Roberts of Creston, IA; Chuck Smith of South Sioux City, NE, Ralph (Margo) Smith of South Sioux City, NE, Larry (Patty) Smith of Sioux City, IA, Audrey Navrude of Marcus, IA, Ron (Pam) Smith of South Sioux City, NE, Deb (Butch) Buys of Westfield, IA, Bob (Kelly) Smith of Sioux City, IA and Alice (Dennis) Holgate of Le Mars, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Violet; two daughters, Pam and Laura; a grandson, Ryan Utesch; son-in-law, Doug Schulz; and siblings, Elsie Zenk, Irene Brunken, Lyle Heien, and Elmer Heien.

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