Miriam “Petey” Heilmann passed away on June 10, 2020 at age 95. She was a resident of the Pinnacle Care Center in Cedar Falls. Petey was born on November 26, 1924 in Dunkerton, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Eva (Jenson) Hein. She graduated from Dunkerton High School in 1942 and initially worked in the offices of the Rath Packing Company. Petey married Alfred “Fritz” Heilmann on November 18,1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank and were blessed with two children, Steven and Vicki. Fritz and Petey owned and operated Heilmann’s Service Station in Dunkerton for more than twenty years, She kept the books. Petey also worked for Peoples Bank and Trust in Dunkerton for many years, and at age 60 passed the test for her insurance license. After retiring she volunteered at Allen Memorial hospital for more than 20 years. She is survived by her son Steven (Merry) and daughter Vicki (Jim Reans), four grandchildren: Jonathan (Kim), Matthew (Christi) Porter, Scott, and Katherine (Peter Bo); three step grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Private Family Funeral Services: 10:00 am Saturday October 3, 2020 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 904 Bluff Street, Cedar Falls.
Inurnment: Fairview Cemetery Dunkerton, Iowa.
Memorials: may be directed to the family for later designation in care of Vicki Jones, 3309 Mount Vernon Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701.
Condolences for Miriam Jean Heilmann
So very sorry for your loss. May God’s gracious love and comfort be your stronghold.
Ann &Paul Martinson
Our sympathy to your family Steve
Deepest sympathy to you and family.
Steve, Vicki, and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Petey, was a wonderful woman. She always had a smile and was ready to help however she could. You were blessed to have her in your family and we were blessed to have her as a friend and neighbor. May she rest in peace with the Lord.
Rod and Monica Mixdorf Zabel
I am so sorry to read this. Thank you for sharing.
Knew Petey for over 40 years! She was my best friend as well as great mentor for me! Both Petey and her husband Fritz were the kindest people I have ever know in my entire life! Always treated me like as was a part of their family!
They both supported me when I suffered a lose and were there for me when I
Married Tom!
Will miss her every day but so happy she is at peace with Fritz!
Steve & Vicki and family, your Mom was such a special lady. We remember she always had a smile on her face, and was a very caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry & Colleen Thomas
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a loving, caring person..
Dennis & Debby Stickfort
So sorry for your loss. We have known Pettie for over 60 years. She always had a smile.
Celeste and Glen Hoffman
Sorry for your and Steve’s loss. Hard to say goodbye to Mom’s and Dad’s.
My deepest sympathy. Petey was a beautiful person inside and out. We were neighbors for a few years. Happy that she has been reunited with Fritz.
So saddened to see Miriam had passed away. She was a very nice lady & enjoyed talking with her & Fritz at church. Always tried to sneek to the back of church in later years before you left to say hello & see that smile on her face. She was always dressed so nice & loved being at church. Thanks for bringing her. God Bless your family & take care. Thinking of you –