"I have many great memories of Verner and Mary, as well as the entire Heilskov family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please accept my condolences. "
In loving memory of
Verner E. Heilskov
January 9, 1929 - August 3, 2019
Verner E. Heilskov, 90, of Hampton, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. He was born January 9, 1929, in Hampton, to Soren and Katrina (Sondergaard) Heilskov.
Verner graduated from Hampton High School and furthered his education at Grand View College. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Verner was united in marriage to Mary Whitney on May 17, 1953, in Hampton. To this union, four children were born: John, Joni, Jane and Todd. He worked as an Amoco jobber.
Verner was a member of Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge, VFW and a longtime member of the Hampton Country Club. He was also a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Verner enjoyed golfing, gardening and family fishing trips. He loved a good argument; arguing about anything with anybody. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed coffee time with his friends.
Verner is survived by his son John (Barb) Heilskov of Hampton, daughter Joni Heilskov of Dallas, Texas, daughter Jane (Shannon Featherston) Heilskov of Fort Worth, Texas, son Todd (Brenda) Heilskov of West Des Moines, grandchildren Soren (Angie) Heilskov of Sheffield, Selina Heilskov of Mason City, Hannah (Tad) Driscoll of Winterset, Madison Heilskov of Ankeny, Morgan (Dylan) Degner of Clive, great grandchildren Dylan Heilskov, Oliver Degner and Ryker Heilskov, brother Robert Heilskov of Hampton and Peter Vidal of Garner.
He was preceded in death by his parents Soren and Katrina Heilskov, wife Mary Heilskov and brothers Holger and Ove Heilskov.
Tributes
"I have many great memories of Verner and Mary, as well as the entire Heilskov family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please accept my condolences. "
"John and Barb, some of my earliest memories were of the red truck pulling in to fill that fuel barrels up. Your father was a kind and honest man and I am very sorry to hear of his passing."
"I was sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Verner E. Heilshov. Death was never part of God's plan for mankind. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May the God of comfort give you peace during this most difficult time. Ps 116:15. Sincerely, Cynthia "
"Well "kid" this leaves just 2 of the POETS left! When it thunders I always think of Soren and why the "tunder" - to wake up the worms for the Robins!! Rest friend.B.Flint"
"I am so sorry to hear about Verner's passing. He was the best next door neighbor I could ever imagine. When he got home from work he always came to our yard to play ball games with us, and we always had a great time. He was also my confirmation teacher at St. John's Lutheran and we had some very meaningful spiritual discussions that were very important to me at the time. I will always have fond memories of Verner as well as the entire Heilskov family."