David R. Heller
Thursday, November 26, 1959
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Age:
56 years old
Celebration Memorial Service
Date: Friday December 11, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Oak Hills Wesleyan Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday December 12, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday December 12, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Thursday, November 26, 1959
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Age:
56 years old
Thursday, November 26, 1959
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Age:
56 years old
David R. Heller
David Ray Heller, 56, of Stewartville, MN, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
David was born in Littitz, PA to Eugene and Ruth (Krall) Heller on November 26, 1959. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Judi Heller, four children, Keith (Gina) Hawk, Lynn (Neil) Montague, Amanda (Andrew) Walston, and Emily (Christian) Holter, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers and three sisters. His parents preceded him in death.
David grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and later crop farmed several years with his father near Racine, MN. He spent twenty years selling insurance and ten years as a cab driver, during which he enjoyed meeting new people. His recent employment as an aerial farm photography salesman combined his love of farming and of sales. However, David’s greatest enjoyment came from camping, traveling, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and his dog, Gracie. A big grin would often light his face, displaying his mischievous sense of humor and competitiveness as he took delight in family games (especially checkers and squirt gun fights).
On Friday, December 11, there will be a will be a time of worship and celebration of David’s life at Oak Hills Wesleyan Church in Rochester at 7:00pm.
The funeral will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, December 12 at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester, with visitation beginning at 10:00am.
On line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of David R. Heller has received the following condolences.
Our love and prayers are with the whole family. We have known all of you for years and appreciated your Christian fellowship and friendship. Dave was a wonderful Christian man who loved God first and family second. Some day we all can be together.
Judi and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's accident and death. Gods peace be with him and give you comfort.
I know Amanda and Andrew Walston and I would just like to extend my condolences. The Lord can be your only strength during this time. The Lord has placed upon my heart the song "Keep My Heart Alive" by Santus Real. I am praying for the family. Much love, Sifa.
David was a man of steadfast convictions. I remember him being vey curious and stubborn. He loves the Lord and he loved his family. This commitment was foremost throughout his life without ever faltering. Together with Judy by his side they pass these great traits onto their children. Now because of this example his legacy lives on in his beautiful children and grandchildren. They possess that same deep love for their family and the Lord as David had.
His life will always be visible as his family all go forward loving and living for the Lord.
What a greater gift could David leave the world.
What a wonderful legacy.
You will be missed by us all
John and Sherrie Royer and Family
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
lynn
I am truly sorry for your great loss
please take care your friend Dotty
Dear Judy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of David's death. I will be praying for you as you begin this new chapter in your lives. God's grace be magnified to you in these days. Love to you all.
Susan
Judi and family, we are so sorry for your loss . You are in our heart and prayers.
Our love to all ~ Darc & Steve
Judi and family, we are sorry to read of your loss. May God's presence be strong during your time of grief. With condolences, Pastor Don and Theresa Rypstra
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. the night of his accident I was one of the many people that was there I was so hopeful that he would pull through. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. We have been praying for him throughout his ordeal and praying for you. We wish we could have met him. May the Lord comfort you at this time and may He encircle His arms around you.
Dear Heller family,
I know how hard this is for all of you. David was a great man of God and made a lot of people smile. I wish he was still with us, but I know he's in a better place and that he's home. I hope you will find comfort and leave in knowing that he's with the Lord now. We at crossroads have been praying for him and for you guys.
Best regards and much love,
Heidi Silvers