Jake Heimann Obituary
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Jake passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hillside Villa in West Point, NE.
Jacob Paul Heimann was born on February 9, 1978 in West Point, NE to Jim and Alice (Hagedorn) Heimann. He attended Guardian Angels Elementary School, graduated from West Point High School in 1997, and attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, NE. Over the years, Jake has worked for various farmers, worked as a groundskeeper at golf courses in Kansas, as a mechanic for Werner Trucking in Omaha, a welder at West Point Design, and for Ritter Feedyards.
On April 26, 2008, he was united in marriage to Alicia Deets. The brightest spot in Jake's life was his daughter, Kate.
Jake loved being outdoors hunting, trapping, fishing and air boating. He enjoyed horses and participating in horse shows, riding bulls at rodeos, watching and attending UFC Fights. Jake was proud that he taught his sisters how to punch the right way and loved spending time with his friends.
Survivors include-
Mother-Alice Heimann of West Point, NE
Daughter-Kate Heimann of Uehling, NE
Siblings- Laura and Jeremy Ritter of Beemer, NE and children-Jack, Josie and Jase
Terri and Travis Schwarz of West Point, NE and children-Dominic, Mia, and Crew
Tracy and Tom Custard of West Point, NE and children-Ethan, Madeline, and Ellie
Brian and Megan Preusker of Wisner, NE and daughter-Hayley
Rose Richards of Brooklyn, NY
Karen Richards of Brooklyn, NY
Grandmothers-Mary Heimann of West Point, NE
Roberta Hagedorn of West Point, NE
Several aunts, uncles, and their families also survive Jake.
Jake was preceded in death by his father-Jim, grandfathers-Paul Heimann and Bernard Hagedorn, aunt-Anne Heimann, and uncles-John Heimann and Dennis Wright.
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