- Born on: February 9, 1947
- Departed on: March 12, 2018
- Resided in: Oelwein, IA
Ernie Lee Heins
Ernie Lee Heins, 71, of Oelwein, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence. A Celebration of Life was held in December of 2017.
Ernie was born February 9, 1947, the son of Ernest and Darlene (Ruckdaschel) Heins, in Postville, Iowa. Ernie was a hard worker throughout his life. He drove semi for twenty years, worked construction, farmed, and worked for DeKalb and Monsanto.
He enjoyed many hobbies including; hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, watching his New England Patriots, playing cards, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include his three sons, Brian (Ivy) Heins, Brad (Lisa) Heins, Shane (Christina) Heins; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gary Heins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ernie was born February 9, 1947, the son of Ernest and Darlene (Ruckdaschel) Heins, in Postville, Iowa. Ernie was a hard worker throughout his life. He drove semi for twenty years, worked construction, farmed, and worked for DeKalb and Monsanto.
He enjoyed many hobbies including; hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, watching his New England Patriots, playing cards, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include his three sons, Brian (Ivy) Heins, Brad (Lisa) Heins, Shane (Christina) Heins; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gary Heins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
