Kenneth Louis Heim
Monday, April 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday January 02, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday January 03, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday January 03, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Monday, April 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Monday, April 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Kenneth Louis Heim
Kenneth “Ken” Louis Heim, 77, of Bemidji, MN died,peacefully with his wife, daughter, and a close friend by his side December 25th, 2014 at Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa,AZ from complications of heart disease.
Ken was born in Winona, MN on April 12th, 1937 to Norman and Vernice (Stevens) Heim. He was raised on his “family farm” in St. Charles, MN and graduated from
St. Charles High School in 1955. On December 26th 1958 Ken married Shirley Jean Moetsch at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester, MN.
Ken successfully pursued a career with MNDOT and for 38 years was employed as an engineering technician. He also worked for 3 years as a business agent for the MN
State Employees Union. Ken was also a longtime member of Toastmasters, Democratic Farmers League and Knights of Columbus.
An avid outdoorsman, Ken was a fisherman, hunter and gardener. He loved to bring or send flowers, especially roses to everyone. He spent many hours introducing newcomers to his friend “Bill W”. After retirement Ken and Shirley traveled the states for 5 years before settling in Bemidji, MN in summers and Mesa, AZ in winters.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ken is survived by his wife Shirley and a brother, Thomas Heim and wife, Olivia (Kanz); a son Lyndon Paul Heim and wife Elizabeth Nancy Heim(Gingerich) of Anchorage, AK; a daughter Nancy Elizabeth Heim and partner Lucinda Rae Carr of Norwood, CO; grandchildren Lilah Elizabeth and husband Morgan Echols, and Ameliah Rose Heim; great-grandchild Zoe Elizabeth Echols all of Anchorage, AK.
Visitation will be at Macken Funeral Home, 5pm-8pm, Friday, January 2, 2015, and one hour before the service at church on Saturday. Funeral Services Mass at Resurrection Catholic Church, 11:00am, Saturday, January 3, 2015. Internment will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Elba, MN. Memorials can be made to a charity of choice in memoriam of Ken Heim.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Kenneth Louis Heim has received the following condolences.
You and your Ken have shared yourselves unselfishly with so many in Rochester. You were both so welcoming to any of the Bill W friends and family.
Shirley, be taking especially good care of yourself as this part of your life unfolds.
With shared love,
Jerry Porter
Dear Shirley & Family, It wasn't so long ago that Lee & I had pancakes with you and Ken at the American Legion in Bemidji. I was sadden to hear at church today (Jan.1st), that Ken had passed away. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Shirley, Lynn and Nancyand family,
We are sad to hear of Kenny's passing,but want you all to know how much we thought of him. Shirley,you and Kenny always had an open home and hearts. We talked about camping and hunting adventures of a lifetime ago.... the years have sure passed quickly. God Bless you all as you celebrate his life in the next days and get on with out him. Fondly, Diane and Denny
My heart goes out to you and your family. Kenny always had a hug for everybody and shared all of his wisdom and his journey on this earth. Shirley you can call me any time of day...507-696-7753. I will be forever grateful for all the holiday get togethers you and Kenny had at your home. Kenny had a great sense of humor and always wearing a smile that warmed the room at the Pioneer Club. So long Kenny until we meet again.
Love and Prayers,
Erin Abbott
My heart goes out to you and your family. Kenny always had a hug for everybody and shared all of his wisdom and his journey on this earth. Louis you can call me any time of day...507-696-7753. I will be forever grateful for all the holiday get togethers you and Kenny had at your home. Kenny had a great sense of humor and always wearing a smile that warmed the room at the Pioneer Club. So long Kenny until we meet again.
Love and Prayers,
Erin Abbott
Dear Shirley and Family: It is with both a grieving and also a grateful heart that I write this. Since the phone call Christmas morning I have been sad and also grateful for the time spent with Kenny. He was a guide for my spiritual journey as I am sure, countless others. I told him that I was put on earth for Kenny to learn patience and tolerance. Even though we didn't talk as often as when we both lived in Rochester, I knew he was just a phone call away. His wisdom was great, but more importantly there was, as Maggie so eloquently put it, "The first man she had met with unconditional love." Kenny loved all the ragmuffin misfits from Third Avenue, myself included. Today at a meeting I repeated some of Kenny's knowledge, to pass on so Kenny will be remembered by even the people who have never met him. I will miss the Thursday nights at Bilotties, and all the 5:30s that we shared. But most importantly I will miss Kenny's humor and riddles. Many times I went to him for an answer only to be answered with a riddle. Sue and I both had a good cry on Christmas morning. Until we meet again Kenny, have a safe journey and I hope to see you later. God Bless from The Entire Kranz Family for my kids and grandchildren were helped by Kenny, they just don't know it.
Dear Shirley and family members. We are so sorry to hear about our very good friend Ken. We will truly miss Ken .
Time at the lake will not be the same without Ken's big smile and jokes. We always looked forward to seeing Ken and Shirley every Memorial Day weekend, and during the many weeks of the summer. Lunch every Sunday at Sparkling Waters was a real treat with Ken and Shirley. A vey dear friend Ken was and IS. A friend like Ken is always with us.
Our Prayers are with Ken and Shirley and their entire family and friends. May God Bless all of Ken and Shirley's Family.
Thank you. Ken