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Francis Bernard Fritz Heissel

Birth	:	9 Aug 1927 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Jul 2005 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7939000, -96.1527100
Description	:	Francis "Fritz" Heissel, 77, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars. Francis Bernard Heissel was born Aug. 9, 1927 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars, the son of William F. and Elizabeth L. (Mairose) Heissel. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1945. Following his education, Fritz farmed with his parents. He would later work for Hoffman Electric in Le Mars and Ludwig's Locker Plant in Merrill. He began his truck-driving career with Dale Zimmerman Trucking and later drove for Meis Seed and Feed both in Le Mars. On... Read More	Francis "Fritz" Heissel, 77, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars. Francis Bernard Heissel was born Aug. 9, 1927 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars, the son of William F. and Elizabeth L. (Mairose) Heissel. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1945. Following his education, Fritz farmed with his parents. He would later work for Hoffman Electric in Le Mars and Ludwig's Locker Plant in Merrill. He began his truck-driving career with Dale Zimmerman Trucking and later drove for Meis Seed and Feed both in Le Mars. On Aug. 20, 1953, Fritz and Joan Ellen Clifford were united in marriage at Canton, S.D. They made their home in Le Mars. In 1958, Fritz started his 26-year career with Wells' Dairy in Le Mars. He started as a country retail driver and finished as a semi driver. Fritz was forced to retire in 1984 following a heart attack. Fritz was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Merrill until 1956 when he became a member of St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. He was a longtime member of the Le Mars Volunteer Fire Department and served for several years as its assistant chief and later chief of the department. Fritz enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his sons and brothers. He was an avid sports fan and faithfully attended his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. Fritz also looked forward to trips to the Kling Ranch in Belle Fouche, S.D., where he rode horses and helped with the annual round-up. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years Joan of Le Mars; 10 children and their spouses: Kris and Steve Melloy of St. Paul, Minn., Jeff and Laura Heissel of Arlington Heights, Ill., Becky and Bud Bates of Le Mars, Lori and Mike Rogan of Dubuque, Kim and Jay Becker, Kevin Heissel, Jackie and Joe Clarey, Pat and Cheri Heissel, Nikki and Joel Johnson, and B.J. and Danielle Heissel, all of Le Mars; 19 grandchildren: Jaclyn, Allison and Eric Heissel, Ryan and Elizabeth Bates, Alex and Kacie Rogan, Kelli and Matt Becker, Ashley and Carissa Heissel, Tyler and Zachary Clarey, Cole and Megan Heissel, Jacob, Madelyn and Jack Johnson, and Brooklyn Heissel; two sisters, Olivia Muir of St. Louis, Mo., and Mary Lihudis of Le Mars; a brother and his wife, Cyril and Jan Heissel of Storm Lake; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sons Timothy Gerard and Regan James J., infant daughters Molly Kathleen and Bridget Ellen; grandchildren Kaitelin Clarey, Joshua Johnson, and Jamie Lee Bates; sisters Luella Baack and Elizabeth Singer; a brother, William; and brothers-in-law Vincent Muir, Orville Baack and John Lihudis. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. The Rev. James Tigges will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Honor Guard will be provided by the Le Mars Fire Department. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at the Mauer -- Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. A rosary service will take place at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass. Honorary pallbearers will be George Frerichs, Pat Kennedy, Wayne Schipper, Louie Luschen, John Nilles, Pete Stoos, Dick Schietzelt, Douglas Ulrickson and Dave Hill. Pallbearers will be Fritz's nine grandsons Matthew Becker, Tyler Clarey, Alex Rogan, Zachary Clarey, Cole Heissel, Jacob Johnson, Ryan Bates, Eric Heissel and Jack Johnson.

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Francis Bernard Fritz Heissel's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Francis Bernard Fritz Heissel death?
Francis Bernard Fritz Heissel death on 13 Jul 2005 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7939000
Longitude: -96.1527100

Family Members:

Parent

William F. Heissel

(1891 - 1970)

Elizabeth Louise Mairose Heissel

(1889 - 1969)

Spouse

Joan Ellen Clifford Heissel

(1931 - 2019)

Siblings

Luella Heissel Baack

(1914 - 2002)

William Henry Heissel

(1925 - 2000)

Cyril Joseph “Cy” Heissel

(1930 - 2005)

Children

Timothy Gerard Heissel

(1966 - 1966)

Regan James Heissel

(1971 - 1971)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

2. Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

3. Resthaven Cemetery
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4. Seney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

5. Saint Catherines Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

6. Saint Peter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

7. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

8. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

9. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

10. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

11. Stanton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

13. Remsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

14. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

15. Union Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

16. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

17. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

18. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

20. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

21. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000