"My sincere sympathies to all of you on the loss of your Father. Many good memories from times shared at your house in Utica. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Thinking of you all- Deb (Plank) Haas"
In loving memory of
Hollis E. Heiden
July 13, 1933 - November 5, 2016
RUSHFORD, MN - Hollis E. Heiden, 83, of Rushford died on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Hollis was born on July 13, 1933, in Money Creek Township, MN to Elmer and Lavina (Todd) Heiden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hart, MN. Hollis attended Money Creek School and graduated from Houston High School. He served in the U.S. National Guard. Hollis lived all of his life in the Tri-county area of Houston, Fillmore and Winona Counties. On February 5, 1955, he was united in marriage with Joanne Bjorge at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. Hollis farmed for 15 years at various farms in Southeast, MN. He worked as an over the road truck driver for 30 years, covering 46 states, and worked at Rushford Foods in Rushford until his retirement. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rushford. Hollis enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching game shows on TV and playing cards, especially euchre. His priorities were, Jesus first, then family, followed by a long list of life's simple pleasures.
Hollis is survived by his wife, Joanne; five children: Rev. Dennis (Sheila) Heiden of Mankato, MN, Susan (Tom) Matter of Farmington, MN; Donald (Mary) Heiden of New Augusta, MS, Sarah (Mike) Siebenaler of Rushford, MN and Dean (Melissa) Heiden of Rushford; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Lorraine) Heiden of Rushford; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a funeral service for Hollis at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rushford with the Rev. Dennis Heiden and the Rev. Harold Hintzman co-officiating. Burial will be in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery in Rushford, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family prefers memorials to be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.
The family would like to thank the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Winona Health, Winona Area Hospice, St. Mark Lutheran Church and Pastor Hintzman and his family for all of their caring and support.
Leave a memory of Hollis and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
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"I'm very for your loss Ben, although I never met your Grandfather, he was undoubtedly a great man, his greatness being manifest in the quality person that you have become as well. On behalf of Henry, myself and all of my family in South Carolina we extended our condolences, love and best wishes to you and yours. Sincerely, Tim Ward Summerville, SC"
"So very sorry to hear of your loss. Many laughs and good times when Hollis & Joanne lived in St Charles. Hugs and prayers to the family during your loss. Remember and hold tight and close to your heart, the awesome memories that you must have of Hollis to help you get through this difficult time."
"Best memory of my uncle is his laughter and smiles. I share this all the time,one Christmas my sister Tammy and Melanie and cousin Sue where in charge of handing out gifts and I received Hollis gift and he received mine. You had to be there as it was pretty funny. I will miss you with all my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Joanne and Dennis,Sue,Donny,Sara,Dean and their families and my Dad. May the good Lord be with us all. Love Holly "
"Rest in peace uncle Hollis and my sympathies to aunt Joanne and the family. He was a great man. He will be missed by many. Crystal Wilkemeyer"
"I got to know Hollis when his mother was a resident at Good Shepherd. He was a loving son and great advocate for his mother. A true gentleman. Rest in peace Hollis and my condolences to Joanne and family."
"George Pulchinski Hollis and I were friends for 55 years and worked together for several years. There are too many memories to share. Even though we have not seen each other very often the past few years, I remember the great times I as a single person shared with him and his family Perhaps playing the "Frog" card game and his 40th birthday party are the most memorable."
"I have k I have known Hollis since I was able to remember as our Dads were first cousins. and our Grandmothers were sisters, Our families spent many Sunday afternoon visiting. Rest in peace and my Sympathy to all of your family' May the Lord comfort you in you . Delaine Kjos "
"Years ago I rode the bus with Hollis and his brother Kenny on the way to school in Houston. Hollis was a warm and positive person then as he must have been throughout his full life. Greetings and blessings to his family."
"My Sympathies to Hollis's. he will be miss. he was a good man. joey bessler "
"My Sympathies to Hollis's family - a gentle kind man! Terri Benson "
"You have our sympathies. will miss Hollis and his smiles. Ken and Cathy Bakkum"
"When I had him as a client in st charles it was always a joy to have him stop in the office. Great smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Chuck mccarthy "