Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Heiden, Bernie "Ben" E. September 23, 2022 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia B. Currigan currigan1932@concast.net September 14, 2023, 10:58 am Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat.October 1, 2022 HEIDEN Bernie E.Heiden, age 92, of Westphalia went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 23, 2022 in Clare, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Zina (Robinson) Heiden. Ben was a member of St.Mary's Catholic Church, The Catholic Order of Foresters,Knights of Columbus, St.Joseph Society and Westphalia Historical Society. He loved working in his wood shop making furniture, crafts, and toys for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, and spending time at the family cottage on Higgins Lake. Ben enjoyed traveling with his family and friends, and had wonder ful memories of trips throughout the United States, as well as Germany and other parts of Europe. He was employed with Fisher Body for 33 years and retired in 1982. Ben was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War with the 11th Marines field Artillery on the Western Front. He was a member of Post 153 American Legion and a trustee of Post 3733 VFW. Ben loved to donate time to Military projects, including fund raising. Along with his cousin,Louis Pline, he was instrumental in establishing a Veteran's Memorial in St.Mary's Cemetery iN Westphalia. Ben was preceded in death by his parents; brother Herman and sisters, Betty, Dora and Laura; and in-laws,--st Davis,Raymond Watson, Danny Hudson,Denis and Geri Nurenberg, Germaine Nurenberg, Jerry and Donna West, and LeRoy Hunter. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 69 years, Colleen (Nurenberg) Heiden; children, Steve (Sue) Heiden, LeAnn (John Sablan) Thelen, Pam (Joe) Smith, Teri (Bob)Vasquez, Michael (Tammy) Heiden and Jeff (Cassondra) Heiden; 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Peter Lawrence at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at St.Mary's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal followed at St.Mary's Cemetery. Military Honors provided by V.F.W. Post #3733. The family received friends from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the St,Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia, Westphalia. The rosary was prayed at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com Additional Comments: St.Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/h/heiden46205nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb