Heschke, Darel (1920-2012)

HESCHKE, MORIARTY, SANDERS, ALICEHOUSE, WEST, FRANCES, PETERSON, DODD, NICHOLSON, GARVIN, STEVENSON, GRAY

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 9/16/2012 at 09:09:50

Darel Heschke
November 15, 1920 - August 20, 2012

Darel Heschke, the son of Charlie and Bessie Moriarty Heschke, was born on November 15, 1920, in Buena Vista County, Iowa. He spent his childhood years in and around Truesdale, Iowa, where he received his education. After completing his schooling, Darel worked for Everett Anderson helping on the farm.

On August 16, 1941, Darel married Alberta Sanders in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Following their marriage, they lived and farmed near Alta, Iowa. On March 12, 1945, Darel enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served during World War II until his honorable discharge on November 15, 1946. Following his military service, Darel and Alberta farmed for Nathan Anderson for many years. Eventually, they purchased a farm north of Alta where they farmed and raised hogs, cattle, and chickens.

Darel enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and driving around the countryside. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On August 20, 2012, Darel passed away at the Countryside Estates in Cherokee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Heschke, on June 24, 2012; his parents, Charlie and Bessie Heschke; one great-great-grandson, Kade Alicehouse; a son-in-law, Merlin West; a sister-in-law, Alma Heschke; two brothers, Johnny and Bob Heschke; one brother-in-law, Ellis Frances; and his mother- and father-in-law, Earnest and Lela Sanders; as well as other relatives and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Leah West, of Meriden, Iowa, and Shirley (Ron) Peterson, of Cherokee, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Yvonne (Kenny) Dodd, and Sharon Nicholson, all of Cherokee, Iowa, Keith West, of Alta, Iowa, Ted West, of Cleghorn, Iowa, Kelly (Michon) West, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Laurie (Ed) Garvin, of Cherokee, Iowa, Angie (Tracy) Stevenson, of Quimby, Iowa, and Joe (Jessie) Peterson, of Cherokee, Iowa; twelve great-grandchildren: Stephanie (Jessie Alicehouse) Nicholson, Nicole (John) Gray, Erica Nicholson, Zachary Dodd, Nathan Dodd, Avery West, Tenise Stevenson, Trent Stevenson, Jesica Garvin, Logan Peterson, Austin Peterson, and Whitney Peterson; four great-great-grandchildren: Braden, Brooklyn, Ava, and Addlyn; three step great-great-grandchildren, Devin, Zachary, and Rylee; one brother, Ken (Sarah) Heschke, of Pella, Iowa; one sister, Phylis Frances, of Storm Lake, Iowa; and one sister-in-law, Bernice Heschke, of Carson City, Nevada.

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