Alan Joseph Heying, 65 of Ossian, Iowa died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Alan was an angel on earth and is now an angel in heaven. He was born April 28, 1956 to Paul and Patricia (Frommelt) Heying. Alan was educated at Abner-Hendrickson School and went on to work for Spectrum Industries, where he sorted cans. He lived many years at Opportunity Homes in Decorah, Iowa before being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and moving to Ossian Senior Hospice in 2015.
Alan loved. He loved baseball “Go Cubs”, Johnny Cash “his favorite man”, handkerchiefs, April Fools Day, the Waltons and his family and friends. We are all so much better for his life and his love. Alan taught us all to love with wide open hearts. He will be missed deeply by a community that loved him back. We are thrilled that Alan is united with his dad and that they are listening to Johnny Cash singing A Boy Named Sue. Alan was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, and St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah.
Surviving Alan are his devoted mom, Pat; siblings, Randy (Connie) Heying, Pam (Kim) Klocek, David Heying, Debra (Chris) Viney, Mike (Cindi) Heying and Cathy Heying; and many nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his father, Paul Heying; his grandparents; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Scripture Service on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Friday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa with Rev. Robert Gross as the celebrant.
Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery in Ossian, Iowa.
Memorials preferred to Ossian Senior Hospice or Opportunity Homes in Decorah.
Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.
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