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1938
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2014
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Ronald Heil Obituary
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Ronald E. Heil, 75, passed away on February 21, 2014. All services will be held at First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA, with visitation on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the funeral service on Tuesday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday.
Ronald was born on November 10, 1938 to Elizabeth Ann (Kaufman) and William C. Heil in Story County, IA. He grew up in Marshalltown and also lived in Huxley and Story City. He loved his childhood and his first years of life on the farm. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, Marshalltown, in 1957 and served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1965. Ron spent his career in the grocery industry; retiring from Dahl's in 2008.
Ron enjoyed watching sports of all kinds but his favorite teams were the Iowa State Cyclones and the Chicago and Iowa Cubs. He also enjoyed fishing, biking, reading, Bible study and most of all, time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cheryl; children, Shelley (Dan) Grizzle, Paula (Jim) Underfer, and Matthew Heil; siblings, Richard (Rosaline) Heil, Caroline Toppenberg, Harold (Irene) Heil, Annabelle Stalzer, Bill (Priscilla) Heil; grandchildren, Nathan, Rachael, Caleb, Amethyst, and Isabella. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, four sisters, and his infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First Church of the Open Bible. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Bob and Cathy Lund
February 25, 2014
Cheryl and family, we were saddened for you when we heard that Ron left to be with our Lord. We are in Arizona or we would have been at the visitation and funeral. Know our prayers are with you and we know you are being comforted by the Holy Spirit.
Mark & Tammy Blaede
February 25, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. What a great guy. In recent years, we would visit with him at Costco. We are praying for you all.
Renee Halsted
February 24, 2014
I'm sorry for your lost. I worked with Ron at Dahl's 86th and Hickman. He was a great manager and even better person.
February 24, 2014
Cheryl & family, Sorry to hear of Ron's passing, It was a priveledge to call Him a friend.I will miss seeing Him here,but look forward to seeing Him again someday.I know you all can take comfort in knowing He is with His Lord. craig cross
Maureen Heil
February 23, 2014
I will love you always
Thomas Morrow
February 23, 2014
Ron was a good guy,and manager.I worked with him at two different Dahls food stores.He will be missed.
Brenda Helm Woodward
February 23, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Rons passing. He was always such a kind and loving person and I always enjoyed seeing him on our trips to Iowa. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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