Allan "Scoop" HEUERMAN

HEUERMAN, NYSTROM, NISSEN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/4/2007 at 23:59:38

Allan "Scoop" Heuerman, 90, died on February 23, 2005 at the Minnesota Masonic Home, Bloomington, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Harriet. He is survived by sons Allan Jr. (Phyllis) of New Market, MD, James (Sandy) of Carmel CA, Tom (Melanie) of Moorhead, MN and daughter JoAnn Nystrom (Bruce) of Annandale, MN; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two brothers, and friends throughout the U.S. Born on December 24, 1914 in Belmond, Iowa to Ida and Harry Heuerman he spent his early years in Faribault, MN. He and Harriet Nissen were married on October 26, 1936 in Faribault, MN. In 1938 Scoop and Harriet moved to St. Cloud, MN. Scoop worked as a district sales manager with the Minneapolis Star and Tribune newspaper. Scoop often said that he gained his college education through his involvement in civic organizations: He was a Mason for 60 years and was an active member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in St. Cloud. His positions included: President of the St. Cloud chapter, National director of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota state president, and delegate to the International Junior Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, Belgium. In 1950 he was elected president of the St. Cloud Senior Chamber of Commerce and city chairman for the American Red Cross. From 1952-56 he belonged to and served a term as president of the St. Cloud City Council. From 1959-1962 he was president of the St. Cloud Rox Northern League baseball team. Scoop received a series of promotions at the Star Tribune and retired in 1977 as State Circulation Manager. He served the Star Tribune for 43 years. Scoop and Harriet moved to Fountain Hills, AZ. In 1992 Scoop and Harriet returned to MN and became residents of the MMH. Scoop made many contributions to his fellow man and to the organizations he served selflessly. Perhaps his greatest legacy will be the role model he was and the example he set for his family after Harriet's death in 2000. Scoop stayed engaged with life: he moved to a new room, traveled to visit his children, learned the internet, wrote 4 manuscripts detailing his life and experiences, and represented nursing home residents in a health care symposium with President George W. Bush in 2003, which he was especially honored to do. During his last years Scoop deepened his relationship with his large extended family and many friends. He continued to learn and try new things right up to his death. On January 2, 2005 more than 70 family and friends gathered at the Masonic Home to celebrate Scoop's life and to acknowledge his 90th birthday. Scoop taught his children how to live, and finally taught us how to die with dignity. A remembrance service will be held on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11 AM at the O.E.S. chapel at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN. A reception will follow the service. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale, MN. Memorials to the Minnesota Masonic Home.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
February 24, 2005