In loving memory of

Jody Allen Hein
June 30, 1957 - February 20, 2006

JODY HEIN MUSCATINE, Iowa - Jody Allen Hein, 48, of Muscatine, died Monday, February 20, 2006, in Centerville due to an automobile accident. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be George Lucas, David Wilson, Randy Lueth, Tony Greenwald, Kenny Roberts and Larry Wilson. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2006, at the funeral home. Jody was born on June 30, 1957, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Jesse and Janeen Ripley Hein. He has been a resident of Muscatine since 1975. He worked as a painter in the Muscatine area for many years. Survivors include his two sons, Jeremy Hein of Wilton and Jason Hein of Muscatine; his father and step-mother, Jesse and Faith Hein of Amarillo, Texas; two brothers, Jesse Hein Jr. of Washington State, and Jacque L. Hein of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Joy D. Guzman of Des Moines; one half-sister, Dawn Davis-Watson; and a special friend, Ruth Lucas. Jody was preceded in death by his mother, one brother, Jerry, in infancy, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Tributes

Jeff & Cindy Peterson wrote on Feb 25, 2006:

"Jeremy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love you, Uncle Jeff& Aunt Cindy Peterson and the kids"

Kelly Peak wrote on Feb 23, 2006:

"I will cherish many wonderful memories with Jody that I will never forget. Although changes in our lives have distanced us, Jody will always have a special place in my heart. I will pray for you all and hope that you can get through this. Love you guys, Kelly Peak"

Cheri Thompson wrote on Feb 23, 2006:

"Jody: I have such great memories of you. My fondest memories are of Stratford and playing together in the summer while growing up. I wish we could have lived closer as adults, but it wasn't meant to be. I think of you as a "Gentle Giant" with such a caring and sweet nature. I will miss you and I pray for your boys, that they will make you proud. I love you! Your Sis Cheri'"

Deanna Reed wrote on Feb 23, 2006:

"Dear Jody, We have had very many good and bad, fun times in the past. I always looked foward going down to the river with you & everyone, and having a good ol time all night long. I do Thank you for waiting one more day to pass away. So your death was not on my birthday. May you rest in peace. I'll leave you something in your casket to have. Something you said you would never be buried with out it! Well till we meet on the other side takecare old timer. Love Ya! Deanna"