Home > United States of America > Tennessee > Greene County > Greeneville > Wesley Chapel UM Church Cemetery > Elmer Herman Heien

Elmer Herman Heien

View larger map

Birth	:	22 Jul 1922 Craig, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Sep 2010 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wesley Chapel UM Church Cemetery, Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2878500, -82.8444100
Description	:	Elmer Heien, 88, of Le Mars passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at his home in Le Mars, Iowa. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars, Iowa. Reverend Greg Gabriel will officiate. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post #241 of Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, with a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume... Read More	Elmer Heien, 88, of Le Mars passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at his home in Le Mars, Iowa. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars, Iowa. Reverend Greg Gabriel will officiate. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post #241 of Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, with a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume 1 hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Kevin Beaver, Delmar Otten, Brenda Kramer, Amy Osterbuhr, Chad Osterbuhr, and Chris Kramer. Elmer Herman Heien was born July 22, 1922 on a farm West of Craig, Iowa, the son of Otto and Louise (Baack) Heien. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Preston Township and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Craig. He attended country school near Craig, Iowa. Elmer was united in marriage to Mary Wescom of Jamestown, North Dakota on October 24, 1945 in Glendive, Montana. Together they are the parents of three children, Sharon, Joann and Bob. During World War II, Elmer served his country with the United State Army being stationed in Guam. Following his discharge, he returned back to Plymouth County. Elmer was a farmer his entire life. He and Mary farmed in Grant Township. The couple farmed and raised livestock in Grant Township their entire married life until retirement in 1983 when they moved to Le Mars. In April of 2009, Elmer moved to the Brentwood and later returned home in August of 2009. Elmer had been a member of Christ Lutheran Church until retirement when they became members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. While attending Christ Lutheran, Elmer volunteered on several church boards and assisted with farming the church ground. Elmer was a steward of the land. During retirement, he continued his farming with his garden at their home in Le Mars. He enjoyed playing cards in several card groups, fishing, dancing, and polka music. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary of Le Mars; 3 children, Sharon Kramer and her husband Henry of rural Ireton, Iowa, Joann Osterbuhr and her husband Byron of rural Le Mars, and Robert "Bob" Heien and his wife Kathy of Owensboro, KY; 6 grandchildren, Chris Kramer, Brenda Kramer, Amy Osterbuhr, Chad Osterbuhr, Erin Ward, and James Ward; 3 great grandchildren, Emy Osterbuhr, Jordan Osterbuhr, and Cheyanne Kramer; a brother, Kenneth Heien and his wife Inez of Le Mars; a brother-in-law, Richard Wescom of Jamestown, ND; a sister-in-law, Harriett Wahl and her husband Wilmer of Jamestown, ND; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Louise (Baack) Heien; 2 sisters, Irene (Clarence) Brunken and Elsie Zenk; and a brother, Lyle (Shirley) Heien.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Elmer Herman Heien's memorial?
Elmer Herman Heien's memorial is located at: Wesley Chapel UM Church Cemetery, Greeneville, Greene County, USA.
When did Elmer Herman Heien death?
Elmer Herman Heien death on 15 Sep 2010 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Herman Heien's memorial?
Latitude: 36.2878500
Longitude: -82.8444100

Family Members:

Parent

Otto Fred Heien

(1896 - 1984)

Louise Henrietta Margaretha “Lizzie” Baack Heien

(1894 - 1971)

Spouse

Mary Jane Wescom Heien

(1930 - 2020)

Siblings

Irene Martha Heien Brunken

(1920 - 2003)

Lyle Fred Heien

(1926 - 2004)

Elsie K Heien Zenk

(1928 - 1993)

Kenneth George Heien

(1931 - 2015)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wesley Chapel UM Church Cemetery
Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2878500, -82.8444100

2. Rock and Toby Cemetery
Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2860660, -82.8161560

3. Carter Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3005981, -82.8713989

4. Ellis-Hendry Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3074380, -82.8056080

5. Cross Anchor Cemetery
Cross Anchor, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2566690, -82.8190810

6. Mountain Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Ottway, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2931300, -82.8918500

7. Malone Cemetery
Ottway, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2508200, -82.8611200

8. Sulphur Springs Memorial Cemetery
Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3059610, -82.7995350

9. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Baileyton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3286150, -82.8450880

10. Bailey Cemetery
Baileyton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3347015, -82.8469009

11. Ottway Bible Church Cemetery
Ottway, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2449610, -82.8812270

12. Roaring Springs Cemetery
Afton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2955940, -82.7771400

13. Babb Cemetery
Afton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2648600, -82.7788200

14. Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3314110, -82.7924970

15. Price Cemetery
Baileyton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2919360, -82.9192790

16. Carter Family Cemetery
Greeneville, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2851390, -82.9241610

17. Dotys Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Afton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2846630, -82.7641680

18. Fortner-Gass Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2242012, -82.8193970

19. Caney Creek Cemetery
Baileyton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3448300, -82.7934800

20. Carters Station UMC Churchyard
Mosheim, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2410380, -82.9098200

21. Moore Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3058014, -82.7589035

22. Carters Station UMC Cemetery
Mosheim, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2395860, -82.9099840

23. Caney Creek Old Cemetery
Baileyton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3511900, -82.7997600

24. Starnes family cemetery
Romeo, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2911110, -82.9358330