Frederick ‘Fred’ Heins, 81

June 6, 1940 —

March 30, 2022

 

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. - Frederick James Heins, age 81, of Sheboygan, Wis., passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, at Lindstrom Funeral Home, in Cresco, Iowa. from 9-11 a.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 11 a.m., with Pastor Brian King from Nazareth Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco immediately following. A luncheon will follow at the VFW building in Cresco.

Fred was born on June 6, 1940 in Postville, Iowa to Harlen C.D. and Martha (Sander) Heins. He graduated from Postville High School in 1958.

Fred was united in marriage to Rose Marie Teetshorn at Orleans Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, Iowa on Dec. 17, 1960. They moved the next year to Cedar Falls, Iowa and raised two sons. Fred was a salesman for several companies including Iseman Mobile Home Sales, Hoxie Food, American Fruit and Produce, Keene Corporation and Martin Brothers Distributing. In 1991, he and Rose acquired Casino Express/Limousine Service. They ran the business for 12 years before retiring in Cedar Falls.

The couple enjoyed camping, bowling and Bible studies. Fred loved to fish and enjoyed visiting with friends and family, a good game of “500” and sharing his love of God with all who would listen. They were members of Nazareth Lutheran Church for 44 years, where Fred was part of the evangelism team and taught eighth grade confirmation.

He is survived by his children, Dr. Craig (Sonja) Heins of Kohler, Wis. and Leigh (Betsy) Taylor of Farmington, Minn.; grandchildren, Karianna (Jason) Hoard, Isabelle Heins, Benjamin Heins, Olivia (Jacob) Rigsby, Harrison Taylor and Noah Taylor; and great-grandson, Alton Hoard.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Harlen and Martha; loving wife, Rose Marie; brother, Hilery (Joyce) Heins; and sister, Arletta (Willard) Holien.