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VANHEIDEN, Kenneth W. 1960-2025

VANHEIDEN, ABBAS, NELSON

Posted By: Tammy Mount (email)
Date: 4/14/2025 at 14:05:47

Kenneth Wayne Van Heiden, 64, died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home in Cedar Falls.

He was born on August 12, 1960, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Ben and Alice (Abbas) Van Heiden. He graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1978. On August 31, 1985, he was united in marriage to Barbara Nelson in Cedar Falls. Ken worked in maintenance for Target in Waterloo and was a driver for Bill Colwell Ford in Hudson. He also was a volunteer firefighter for Wellsburg, Boy Scout troop leader, and a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church.

Ken loved his motorcycles, woodworking, camping, fishing, and simply being outside. Most of all, he loved his family. He loved the Lord Jesus and believed he would someday be with Him.

Ken is survived by his wife, Barb Van Heiden of Cedar Falls; sons, Kevin (Amber) Van Heiden of Cedar Falls and Justin Van Heiden of Waterloo, and three granddaughters, Lizzy, Olivia, and River Van Heiden; two sisters, Merna (Larry) Lovell of Waverly and Laurie (Don) Diehm of Reinbeck; three brothers, Ben (Judy) DeVries of Reinbeck, Jerald (Connie) Van Heiden of IL, and Richard (Kim Carter) Van Heiden of Steamboat Rock; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette (Gordon) Merril; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Lavern (Kay) Van Heiden, Jerry (Sally) Devries, and David (Vicki) Van Heiden.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29th at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls.

Memorials may be directed to Nazareth Lutheran Church or Cedar Valley Hospice.

--Richardson Funeral & Cremation Service (www.richardsonfuneralservice.com)


 

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