Kenneth L. Heeren

Kenneth Heeren, 72, of Sioux Falls, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday evening, July 11, 2013 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls due to mesothelioma. Kenneth LuDean Heeren was born at Chancellor, SD, on May 28, 1941 to Wesley F. and Helen (Weeldreyer) Heeren. He grew up in the Chancellor area, graduating from Chancellor High School in 1959. He was employed by Jordan Millwork until 1964 when he went to work for NSP now Xcel Energy. While employed here he held positions as Apprentice Plant Attendant, Plant Attendant, Division Dispatcher and Regional Planner retiring in 1995. On May 31, 1960 he was united in marriage to Harriet Meyer at the Second Reformed Church, Lennox. The couple made their home in Tea for 6 years, Humboldt for 19 years and Sioux Falls since 1995. Kenneth faithfully attended Central Baptist Church. He also had served as Deacon and Elder at First Reformed Church. He served on the Humboldt town board, was a member and past president of the board of directors of NAMI-SD (National Alliance of Mental Illness), SD Board of Trustees and the Governor's Advisory Council on Mental Health. Ken was a people person who loved his family, enjoyed gardening and travel. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Norma Peters, brother-in-law, Robert Johnson and Harriet's parents, Frank and Engeline Meyer. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Harriet, Sioux Falls; children: Troy (Dawn) Heeren, Brooklyn Park, MN and Tricia (Wayne) Fish, Watertown; one granddaughter, Rachel Heeren, Inver Grove Heights, MN; siblings: Dona Johnson and Duane (Verla) Heeren both of Sioux Falls, brother-in-law, Russel Peters, Sioux Falls and sisters-in-law: Frances (Clarence) Smit, Lennox and Marlene (Donald) Sinning, Sioux Falls, God daughter, Brittni Johnson as well as several aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Graveside services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at Woodlawn Cemetery with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 17 at Central Baptist Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests memorial gifts to Children's Care Hospital & School or the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Lennox is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth L. Heeren

May 28, 1941 - July 11, 2013

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