"I was saddened to learn of Bert?s passing. He was my Vail Elementary through High School graduation classmate. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort, knowing Bert is now, with the Eternal Carpenter. Lanie (Melana) Vergith Berger Sioux Falls, SD"
In loving memory of
Robert "Bert" Joseph Healy
March 8, 1954 - October 19, 2022
Robert "Bert" Joseph Healy was born the son of Edward and Mary (Brosnahan) Healy on March 8, 1954, in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. He was raised on the farm and received his education in the Ar-We-Va schools, graduating with the class of 1972. He then attended the carpentry program at Western Iowa Tech.
Bert worked for a contractor in Ida Grove and later started his own business, Healy Construction. He was a carpenter who was incredibly detailed about his work. He would spend hours ensuring his products were top-notch. He was a member of WEDO and assisted with building the Westside Community Building and other homes in the Westside community. He also helped with some handywork at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. He loved cattle, he was known to be a cattleman without the cattle. He enjoyed helping his brother, Don with his livestock. He was the superintendent for the Crawford County Fair and received a service award from the Crawford County Cattleman. He was a Westside 4H leader, a member of the Eugene Kock Memorial Park committee in Westside and the Ar-We-Va Wall of Pride Committee.
Bert was a lifelong member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. He was an Ar-We-Va Rockets supporter and a devoted Iowa State Cyclones fan who invested in season tickets. He was a peaceful person and he cherished spending time with his family.
Bert passed away at his home in Westside on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the age of 68 years, seven months and 11 days.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Healy; brother, Dennis Healy; sister, Michelle Healy; and one nephew, Jerrod Frankl. Those remaining to cherish his memory include: one sister, Jean and husband, Gene Frankl of Urbandale, Iowa; four brothers: Tom Healy and wife, Linda of Des Moines, Iowa; Dale Healy and wife, Jonna of Grant City, Missouri; Don Healy and wife, Nancy of Vail, Iowa and Randy Healy and wife, Amy of Denison, Iowa; 12 nieces and nephews; 22 great nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. with visitation to follow from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. Interment will follow in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery near Vail. Memorials may be directed to the family and donations will later be made in Bert's name.
Tributes
"I have many memories from our 4-H days of Bert and the Healy family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family."
"Bert was a great community member..he will be missed...sympathy to all the family"
"Prayers for his family from Carol Kral and her family "
"I?m sorry to learn of Bert?s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May the love and support of family and friends give you comfort at this difficult time."
"We are sure going to miss seeing Bert around Lake View. He was well known for his top notch carpentry skills, knowledge of everything ISU sports and could talk to anyone about show cattle! I met Bert as a kid showing 4-H steers then had his expertise with two home remodels and most enjoyed having a few beers with him at the Carp. A man of very few words but tons of character. Thanks for everything friend, till we meet again. "
"So sorry for your loss. Bert was such a great guy. "
"Deepest sympathy to all of Bert?s family! Such a great classmate! RIP Bert!"