Emil Carl Heyder

Emil Carl Heyder age 75 passed away Thursday night February 12, 2026, at his home in Smithville. He was born May 12, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio to his parents the late Eddison Charles and Juanita Rose Wiley Heyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Heyder. Mr. Heyder was a member of Smithville Church of God. He worked as Purchasing Manager for SGS Thompson, which is now ST Microelectronics. He served on the Sunbury Ohio Police Department for 5 years and was a former member of the Sheriff's Possi in Arizona. Fifty-four years ago, he married his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline Gagnon Heyder on January 29, 1972. He is also survived by three children, Kristel RoseLee Donaldson of TN, Angel O'Grace Shaw of TN, and Lynnette Jacqueline McDonald of AZ; ten grandchildren, Andreja, Brendan, Emily, Ally, Ryan, Roman, Brooklyn, Brody, Hollister, and Daxton; sister, Jacque Rose Miller of Az. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday February 16, 2026 at the Smithville Church of God with Bro. Chris Moore officiating and burial will follow in Prayer Walk Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 11 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM at the Smithville Church of God. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Smithville Church of God in memory of Mr. Heyder. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Heyder family.