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Steven Donald Heiar
August 27, 1951 - February 14, 2024
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Obituary For Steven Donald Heiar
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.
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February 29, 2024
Father Heiar: Very Sorry to hear and read about your brother. Take comfort that he is now with his creator the Lord Jesus. I sincerely miss you at Saint Albert The Great Church every Tuesday and Thursday for midday Mass, as do many others. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whomever believe this, shall not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16 God Bless. Sincerely, Scott Peterson
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February 29, 2024
My sincere sympathy to you Father Don for the loss of your brother, Steve. May the Lord give you strength and understanding during this sad time. I am a member of St. Albert's of S P where you were our pastor for a time. Sincerely, Nancy Motl
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February 29, 2024
To the Heiar Family, we are so sorry to hear about Steve, our sympathies to everyone.
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February 28, 2024
My sincere condolences to the entire Heiar family. I did not know Steve personally. However, I am a Richland Center native and childhood 'running mate' of "DJ" and my older brother Eddie was a classmate of Glen.
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February 27, 2024
So very sorry for your loss,thoughts and prayers to your family, Jeri Walsh
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February 25, 2024
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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February 25, 2024
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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February 24, 2024
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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February 21, 2024
So sorry for your family loss. Steve and I were cousins of the same age. Bill & Brenda Heiar & family
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Judy Reuter planted 5 trees in memory of Steven Donald Heiar . - February 22, 2024
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