Richard Julius Frederick Heideman Sr.

Richard J. Heideman Sr., 76, of Waterloo, Iowa, died at Ravenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Richard Julius Frederick Heideman was born June 8, 1935 in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Henry and Clara Sommerfelt Heideman.

Dick grew up in Waterloo and attended West High School. He married Dorette Sue Makinster on January 15, 1954 in Waterloo.

Dick worked at Waterloo Public Schools Bus Garaage, John Deere, Assink Sand & Gravel, and highway maintenance for the DOT retiring in 1999.

He served in the US Army Signal Corp from 1958-1963.

Dick is survived by his wife Dorette of Waterloo; son Jeffrey Heideman of Waterloo; daughter Stacey Heideman of Waterloo; son Richard Heideman of Kissimmee, Florida; grandson Chad Heideman of Waterloo; great-granddaughter Jillian; three sisters: Mary Lou McCalley and her husband Richard of Waterloo, Marie Brock of Sumner, Washington, and Janet Buchan and her husband Vernon of Waterloo; and brother James Heideman and his wife Betty of New Hartford, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Dick loved his family! He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and brother in law.

He was a longtime and active member of First Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and singing in the choir for many years.

When you nee someone to stand beside you,

Dad is near …

When you need someone to hear your troubles,

He will hear …

When you need someone to share your burden,

He will share …

When you need to know that someone loves you,

Dad is there!