Scott Eric Heilig (1963-2020)

HEILIG, THOMPSON, HUNTER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

Scott Eric Heilig, 57, of Clearwater, Florida, former of DeWitt, Iowa, died Friday morning, October 2, 2020, at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, Florida, following a period of declining health.

He was born June 10, , 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska to Roger and Carol (Thompson) Heilig. Scott was a 1982 graduate of Central Community Schools, DeWitt. He married Cyndi Hunter in 1982 and the marriage was blessed by sons, Dustin and Brent. Scott later married Christine Meier. He was a member of Local 150 where he worked as a crane operator for 25 years. His work took him many places including North Dakota where he erected wind towers.

Scott enjoyed football and was an avid NFL fan. He loved hunting and fishing with his sons and fishing with his grandparents at their home in Florida.

Surviving are his wife, Chris; sons, Dustin (Emily) and Brent and a step-daughter, Cody Meier; his parents, Roger and Carol Heilig and his sister, Deborah; a nephew, nieces, aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.

Preceding Scott in death were his brother, Terry; his maternal and paternal grandparents and his father-in-law.

A private graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt with the Rev. Christine Minor-Heilig officiating. Interment will follow.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt.