"Wish I had known about his death. He was a great guy. My husband, I and Bev Wick would have been there. Just found out yesterday, June 28, about it from a cousin in Hector, MN."
In loving memory of
Dennis L. Heerdt
January 14, 1945 - May 30, 2021
Dennis Heerdt, 76, of Burt, died Sunday at the Algona Manor Care Center. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at the Burt Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at the Burt Township Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Lone Rock Kerr-Hammerstrom American Legion Post # 577. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Dennis Lee Heerdt was born January 14, 1945, in Algona, the son of Conrad W. and Lillian (Ackerman) Heerdt. He grew up in the rural Burt area graduating from Burt Community High School in 1963. He then attended the School of Data Processing in Rock Island, IL. Denny served in the National Guard from 1965 until 1985 retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Denny worked for over 40 years at the Lone Rock Bank (now Bank Plus) as Branch Manager and Vice President retiring on June 30th, 2006. He was a very social person and was a wonderful source of genealogical history especially in the Lone Rock and Burt Area. He enjoyed going to auctions and garage sales and spending time at North Long Lake near Brainerd, MN.
Denny was a member of the Burt Methodist Church and after its closing the Burt Presbyterian Church. He served as City Clerk for Lone Rock and also as Burt Township Clerk. Denny was a member of the Lone Rock Historical Society, the Burt Lions Club, and the Kerr-Hammerstrom American Legion in Lone Rock.
Denny died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 76.
He is survived by nieces and nephews, James Heerdt of Colorado, Janelle Moe of Algona, Charis King of Colorado, Tim Heerdt of Burt, and Ron Heerdt of Kansas; a sister-in-law, Carol Heerdt of Colorado; great nieces and nephew; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Edwin "Gene" Heerdt.
Tributes
"Denny Heerdt was my great-uncle. He was kind, generous and very Independant. He enjoyed life and was very involved it many social activities. I have many years of fond memories of coming to his house on Christmas Eve and celebrating with Colorado family. We would have chili and oyster stew. We would open presents and watch the news to see true Santa tracker. I was blessed with the opportunity to see him just about every day this past year as he was recovering and living at the Algona Manor. I am the assistant activity director. I was able to spend time with him. Talking about the memories I had of growing up and coming to his house. I talked about my mom his niece and all the family. I tried my best to keep those memories alive in him. Alissa Trulson, Great-Niece"
"I remember Denny as the best Drum Major for the Burt Community High School Band. I wondered how Denny could strut around the band as they marched. He was outstanding!!! I will remember him as a kind considerate person always thinking of others. I know we will all miss him. Condolences to the family. Frank and Virginia Becker\'s daughter, Linda Becker Armbrecht from Colo, Iowa. "
"We send sympathy to the Heerdt family. I (Mary) have many happy memories of Denny, we all grew up on farms by Burt, Iowa. My sisters and I loved to go to the Heerdts home to play school ?, Denny had a alphabet rubber stamp kit which to us sisters was so unique and fun. Denny was always the teacher . Also remembering Denny as one of the best Drum Majors for the Burt Community School band. Denny you are now gone from us here on earth, BUT you will always be in our memories. RIP neighbor/friend. Mary (Harms) and Norm Carlson Clarion , Iowa"
"We are so sorry to hear of Denny passing. He was truly a dear friend. Our deepest sympathy. Jerry and Kathy Nydegger"