Howard L. Heins
Saturday, March 26, 1927
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Age:
90 years old
Saturday, March 26, 1927
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Age:
90 years old
Saturday, March 26, 1927
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Age:
90 years old
Howard L. Heins
Howard Heins passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. He and his wife, Marian, of 68 years farmed and owned Registered Holstein cattle. He was born on March 27, 1927 near Pine Island. Howard served in the Army in 1945. He lived just North of Rochester for 37 years where you currently find Essex Park. They moved to a farm near Oronoco in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Marian; four children, Marie (Dennis) Brom, Dan (Rosemary) Heins, Tim Heins, and Carol (Pete) Pyfferoen. He has six grandchildren, Jennifer Hudson, Lisa Heins, Karyn Hemphill, Amy Heins, Tom Heins, and Jeff Heins. He also has six great-grandchildren, Shantell Heins, Tommy Heins, Katie Hudson, Hanna Hudson, Miles Hemphill, and Logan Hemphill. Howard was also survived by two sisters, Allene Henke and Corinne Liebenow.
After many years of farming, Howard enjoyed Sudoku and spent many hours riding his John Deere Lawnmower in the sunshine. He enjoyed telling stories and spending time with his family, cousins, neighbors, and many friends around the state.
His life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:30PM with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a visitation on Thursday evening in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 5PM to 8PM. Luncheon will be served after the service. Burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 92.
Condolences
The family of Howard L. Heins has received the following condolences.
Howard will be missed by family and friends. I remember the pride he took in his cattle, his farmstead and his family. Howard and Marion opened up their farm for youth dairy judging events. It was always fun to watch Howard and Marion cut a rug at the Holstein convention every year! We are saddened by your loss. Sincerely, Shari Frost Chamberlain
My prayers and sympathy to you Marian and to all of the family.
My condolences to you and your family, Marian. May God's love bring all of you peace.
My prayers are with your family. The Heins family, led by Howard, were so kind and welcoming to my family when we moved to the area so many years ago. Howard always had an easy-going smile and a kind word. He was a hard worker, and loved his family and his cattle. What a wonderful life he lived! I am glad to have known all of you.
My favorite Heins family story is when Carol would tell about the evening after-chores dance lessons in the kitchen. There was an anniversary coming up and the kids all needed to learn to waltz. So they did! What a fun memory.
It was with great pleasure to have worked with Howard whole working for the Minnesota Holstein Assoc. Remember those days having coffee together. My condolences.
Marie
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I am sure your family has many wonderful memories of him. I will keep your family in my prayers
Jo Ann Kuntz
Marie,Dennis, Karyn and Stephen and family so sorry to hear the sad news. Your Dad, Grandpa is now in Heaven he is seeing beautiful flowers, lakes, plenty of friends. He will see you again??Love, Susan and Wayne God Bless??
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a sorority sister to Rosemary Heins. We are wishing you pleasant memories of Howard.
Sorry to hear of Howards passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Betty Fitzpatrick-Sherri Fischer and family-Michael Costa and family
Marian, Carol & Pete & Heins Family:
The world is a sadder place now that Howie has been asked to join our Lord in heaven.
His memory, lessons and cattle genetic breeding knowledge will live forever.
Sincere condolences - God Bless you all - now and always.
Cynthia Wesely (and your other Owatonna friends)
so sorry for your loss. He was one special fellow. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Terry & peggy hudson.
So sorry to hear that Howard has passed from this world. He is in Jesus care, visiting with all that have gone before. Deepest Sympathy Ken & Carol