Roger Heiman

Roger Alan, son of Roy and Ruby (Bidlack) Heiman, was born November 6, 1948 in Manilla, Iowa. Roger lived with his family in rural Crawford County, Iowa, and attended East Boyer Rural School through the fourth grade. He then attended Manilla Schools where he participated in Future Farmers of America. Roger graduated with the Manilla High School Class of 1967. That same year, he was united in marriage with Janice Pfannkuch at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning.

Following graduation, Roger worked at Iowa Beef Packing for a couple of years and then at Farmland for 22 years. In 1976 they moved to the family farm near Manilla where they enjoyed farming and raising their five children. In 1992 Roger retired from Farmland, moved to Irwin and started driving truck.

Roger was a lifetime, devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla where he taught Sunday School for several years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching old Westerns and visiting with friends and neighbors. Spending time with his family ranked at the top of Roger’s favorite activities, followed closely by putting a smile on others faces.

Roger retired from driving truck in 2014 and continued to live in Irwin. Several months after being diagnosed with prostate cancer he was hospitalized for a short time with complications. He then spent about a week on hospice care at the home of his daughter Melissa before his death there on November 6, 2016 at the age of 68 years, joining his loved ones in heaven on his birthday.

Preceding Roger in death are his parents; son Shawn Heiman; brother Dudley Heiman and sister Delores Zeman.

He is survived by four children Cory Heiman of New Orleans, LA, Melissa (Christopher) Wiederin of Manilla, Tonya (Scott) Fratella of Ankeny and Heather Heiman of Manning; 12 grandchildren: Alexa, Taylor, Caylin, Eddie, Jared, Justin, Luca, Ewan, Pieper, Hugo, Sean and Tristan; sister Lois (Larry) Schwartz of Manilla; sister in law Mary Heiman of Omaha; brother in law David Zeman of Manilla, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Linda Bargenquast Paulsen wrote on Nov 10, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Roger's family. He was an old friend."

Cindy (Cadwell) Peterson wrote on Nov 10, 2016:

"Dear family, I just viewed Roger's video and it brought back many memories. My prayers and love are with you all today. I truly wish I could be there today for the service. Please know that you are all in thoughts. Much love, Cindy"

Dennis McCartan wrote on Nov 9, 2016:

"HeatherI am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Jerry Boger wrote on Nov 9, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He was a good guy. God's Blessings"

Brian Lingle wrote on Nov 9, 2016:

"Roger was always one to have something funny to say. He always made sure to take time to visit when we would run into each other. Good man that will be missed."

Randy Cato wrote on Nov 9, 2016:

"Condolences from Cottman."

R.Gaines wrote on Nov 9, 2016:

"To: The Heiman Family. I am sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in God's word the Bible. Jesus said: At John 6:40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who recognizes the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him on the last day. May the hope and promises in this Scripture bring you comfort and strength to endure the difficult days ahead. Please visit jw.org (Search comfort)"

theresa fabor wrote on Nov 8, 2016:

"so sorry for your loss..will be thinking of u all xxxxoooo"

Linda A Segebart wrote on Nov 8, 2016:

"Sympathies to all of you. I worked with Roger at Farmland. No matter how crappy the day was going he always managed to make everyone smile with his jokes or impressions."

Amy Hansen wrote on Nov 7, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss, you are all in our prayers."

Russell Babe wrote on Nov 7, 2016:

"Worked with Roger at moellers.called each other almost everyday to bs.he truly loved his children and most of all was so proud of his grandkids and just loved being a grandfather.rest in peace rog."

Cara Kuker wrote on Nov 7, 2016:

"Thinking of you all. Your Dad always made a point to come fill me in on what his girls were at and how they were doing whenever I would run into him. I know there are no words that can even come close to explain your great loss. Lean on each other. So sorry."

Sandra Gruhn wrote on Nov 7, 2016:

"Our prayers and sympathy to Roger's family. Sandi and Kent"

Maureen Wiederin wrote on Nov 6, 2016:

"So deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers."

In loving memory of

Roger Heiman
November 6, 1948 - November 6, 2016

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