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Memorial Visitation for Craig F. Heidecker, age 81, of Fairmont, MN, will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Inurnment will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont at a later date. Craig passed away on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, at Ingleside Estates in Fairmont. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
Craig Franklin Heidecker was born on November 10, 1943, in Estherville, IA. He was the son of Albert and Justine (Brown) Heidecker. Craig attended Fairmont public schools and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1961.
On June 16, 1967, Craig was united in marriage to Shirley Anderson at First Congregational Church in Fairmont. The couple resided in Fairmont and were blessed with over fifty-seven years together.
Craig worked as a mechanic his whole life. He began his career working with his dad at Motor Supply in Fairmont that eventually became Pier 15 Marine. Craig worked on everything from boats to motorcycles and snowmobiles until his retirement in 2018.
Craig was a retired member of the Fairmont Fire Department as well as a member of the Martin County Conservation Club. If he couldn't be found riding sleds or a bike, you'd be able to find him fishing. Craig loved being able to have a beer with his buddies or spending time with them partaking in any of his favorite activities like riding motorcycles or snowmobiling.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Shirley Heidecker of Fairmont, MN; brother, SD (Lynn) Heidecker of Mankato, MN; brothers-in-law, Warren (Karla) Anderson of Fairmont, DuWayne Anderson of Fairmont, MN, and Larry Anderson of Blue Earth, MN; sister-in-law, Sharon Theobald of Fairmont, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Albert and Justine Heidecker, Craig was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Diane Paulson, and Sandra Hammer; and parents-in-law, Edward and Bertha Anderson.
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