Steven Heiar

Steven Heiar

August 27, 1951 - February 14, 2024

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POYNETTE – Steven “Bando” Donald Heiar, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born on August 27, 1951, in Madison, WI to Donald and Mary (Bodendein) Heiar where he grew up in rural Ferryville, working in the family cheese factory. Graduating from Richland Center High School, he went on to receive his degree in Mechanical Engineering before marrying the love of his life, Bonnie Lybek, on October 6, 1984.

He worked a full career for Budweiser before spending over 20 years at Harker Heating and Cooling in sales before retirement in 2016. Steve’s love of the outdoors guaranteed that you could find him with his family on Lake Wisconsin boating, putting in a “full day’s” work at the Slough, or trying to keep track of Bonnie’s next remodel project. He was an avid hunter, earned his nickname, Bando from playing softball, was an accomplished bowler, but most of all he was always there to lend a hand to a neighbor, friend, or stranger.

Steve is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie; son, Ryan; mother, Mary; siblings, Tim (Anna), Kathryn (Mike) Williams, Glenn (Kathy), and Msgr. Donald Jr.; and brother-in-law, Jeff (Laura) Lybek. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Sr.; and his brother, Russell.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial and Burial will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held with friends and family to honor a life well lived on April 7th; 1pm-4pm; Remi’s Thirsty Moose. N3135 Co Rd V, Poynette.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Avenue

608-249-8257

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Judy Reuter
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Judy Reuter planted 5 trees in memory of Steven Donald Heiar . - February 22, 2024
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Bill Heiar
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So sorry for your family loss. Steve and I were cousins of the same age. Bill & Brenda Heiar & family
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Father Raymond J. Dischler
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Dear Loved Ones of Steven, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Steven and you are being remembered in my Masses and other prayers. It was a blessing to have contact with your family over the years. In prayerful sympathy, Fr. Ray
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David Fink
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To the family of Steve Heiar: My family and I would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you. Our thoughts are with you at this time as well as our prayers! I grew up down the street from Steve and the Heiar clan. There was always something happening at that house! Usually, some crazy fun! I do remember Steve being really friendly, interested and caring (he was about 10 years older than me). I remember the same qualities of Steve at various gatherings I would see him at over the years. Steve is definitely one of the good ones! Cherish the memories! DAVID FINK and family!
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Anne Sullivan
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Dear Heiar family, We are so sorry for the loss of Steve, and remember many fun times with the Heiar & Dyer families in Ferryville. Anne (Dyer) Sullivan
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Jeri Walsh
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So very sorry for your loss,thoughts and prayers to your family, Jeri Walsh

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