Herbert G. Heims 1940-2019

HEIMS, EVERS, PIERCE MCNAMARA, EDMONDS, PASKER

Posted By: cheryl Locher moonen (email)
Date: 11/6/2019 at 12:14:38

Herbert G. Heims, 78, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Friends and relatives of Herbert may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5th at the funeral home.

Services for Herbert will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Conway presiding. Burial will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa.

He was born on April 9, 1940, in Bankston, Iowa, son of Frank and Marie (Evers) Heims. He received his education from the Ryan area schools. On September 21, 1961 he was united in marriage Mary Pierce at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Temple Hill, IA. The Couple farmed for 25 years in the rural Monticello and Worthington areas. He was also employed with Plumbing and Heating contractors in the area.

He was a member of the Basilica St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville, IA.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Heims of Dyersville, IA; four children, Berna (Lyle) McNamara of Prairieburg, IA, Brian (Mary) Heims of Monticello, IA, Brad Heims of Worthington, IA and Brenda (Brian) Edmonds of Peosta, IA; 11 grandchildren, Dennis and Kyle McNamara, Jesse Heims and Kellie (Brian) Crowley, Kara, Michael and Ashley Edmonds, Elleyna, Annika, Emilee and Caleb Heims; 3 great grandchildren, two siblings, Jean Ann Pasker and Steve (Beth) Heims both of Manchester, IA; and a sister-in-law, Rita Heims of Coggan, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elmer Heims and a brother-in-law, Jerry Pasker.

A Herbert G. Heims memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com