Fern Heideman
July 7, 1948 ~ May 6, 2014
Fern D. Heideman age 65 of New Hampton died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at her home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Matthew Brooks presiding. Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery, with John Kuhn, Matthew Kuhn, Brian Tierney, Brad Tierney, Jared Aegerter and Dennis Volker serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:30– 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Fern Dianne Heideman was born July 7, 1948, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Henry and Viola (Vaala) Robinson. She attended rural country school near Jerico through the eighth grade and was a 1966 graduate of the New Hampton High School. She was introduced to Eldon Henry Heideman and the couple were married on May 16, 1970, at the Jerico Lutheran Church. To this union three children were born. Fern thoroughly enjoyed children and was a long time day-care-provider in the New Hampton area. She loved spending time with her family at reunions and holidays. She was a life-long member of the Jerico Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 44 years, Eldon; two sons, Curtis (Leah) Heideman of Coralville, Scott Heideman of Davenport; one daughter, Lisa (Steve) Aegerter of New Hampton; four grandchildren, Jared Aegerter, Journey Aegerter, Holden Heideman and Harper Heideman; one sister, Lois (Arnie) Tierney of New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Veryl Robinson and two brothers in infancy.
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So sorry to hear about Fern’s passing. We shared many memories in growing up and attending Jerico Church Christian Day School. My prayers go to her son Kurt and family and cousin Sandy Schrage too. God Bless, Judy Berentsen
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Eldon, So sorry to hear about Fern. She was so good to my mother and my prayers go out to you for comfort and peace. Sincerely, Brad Stolz
Eldon and family – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Take care of yourselves and remember all the good times you had together. Your cousin from La Crosse WI. Jane Stone
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Sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Jamie & Trish Wegner
Eldie, she’s not sick anymore! Her smile is now as big as the night she held our daughter up for us to see her for the first time. They’ll be lots of us with those memories, and we’ll all miss her dearly. Our prayers are with you and your family. Duff and Sally
Eldie and family, So sorry to see Fern went to heaven. She had to for taking care of all of our children. Just know that she is now at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack and Kathy.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Fern’s family. She was such a loving, caring person. I loved it when her and Eldie would come into Pamida and want me to help her pick out some ‘tops’. She will be missed by everyone whose heart she touched. May all the memories of her give you strength at this difficult time. Heaven has gained another angel. God bless all of you. Ovey & Shirley Johnson
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. It has been a long road for Fern, but now she will enjoy eternal life with no more pain and suffering. We will keep you in our prayers. Joe and Sharon Haskovec
So sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanne and Jerry Heit .
Eldie, Lisa,Curt and Scott, so sorry to hear of Fern’s passing. She was such a sweet-hearted woman and so caring! Will never forget how when she would baby-sit our kids, she would be so loving, yet be very strict! Fern’y would definetly lay the law down when needed 🙂 We are all thinking of you all. Be strong, as your Mom/Wife would want you to be! and cherrish all your memories. Our sympathies to all.. Leo &Bev Dowd
I am sorry for your loss, Eldie and family.. Praying for you and your family at this time. Dan and Christine Venem
To the Family of Fern, We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Shorty and Joyce Shatek
Eldie and family, so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with your wife, and mother when I would deliver pizza. She was a special lady and may she rest in peace. Michelle Schwarze(Troyna)
Eldie, Lisa, Curt, & Scott, I was once told that life is like a rose garden. God seems to pick the best ones. Today God picked the most beautiful rose out of His garden to take Home with Him. We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all. Fern you will be missed.
Don, Pat & Chance Johnson