July 16, 1928 – September 16, 2025
Dean Curtis Heimdal, 97, of Clear Lake, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Apple Valley Assisted Living.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave North, Clear Lake, Iowa; with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating. Following the service the family will host a reception with a visitation greeting family and friends until 2:00 p.m.
Military honors will be conducted by the members of the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868. An inurnment will be taking place at a later date in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed in care of the family
Dean Curtis Heimdal was born July 16, 1928, near Joice, Iowa, in rural Worth County, the son of Orin and Marie Heimdal. He received his education in Joice, graduating from Joice High School in 1946. Following graduation, he worked at Decker Meat Packing Plant in Mason City until 1950.
Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving an honorable discharge. From 1955 to 1961, he farmed the family farm in Pilot Grove, Minnesota.
Dean’s life was richly blessed when he met Gloria Lewerke at a breakfast Bible study. Their friendship grew into love, and on May 4, 1991, they were united in marriage. Together they shared many wonderful years, enjoying camping, traveling, and working on word puzzles.
Dean spent much of his career as a home, auto, and city insurance adjuster until his retirement. A man of many talents, he loved painting landscapes, mountain, and lake scenes, earning several awards and even a purple ribbon at a local fair. He was also musically gifted, often playing the piano for family and friends. Dean enjoyed fishing finding peace being on the water.
Faith was central to Dean’s life. He attended both the Evangelical Free Church and Open Bible Church, and he also enjoyed fellowship and personal growth as a member of Toastmasters.
Dean is survived by his wife, Gloria Heimdal; children, Ken (Pam) Heimdal, Cynthia (Dave) Brown, JoAnn (Tom) Maulsby, Julie (Greg) Meier; daughter-in-law, Kari Heimdal; step-children, Ron (Betsy) Lewerke, Tim (Nan) Lewerke, Bob (Terri) Lewerke; 13 Grandchildren, several Great-Grandchildren and Step-Grandchildren, Step-Great-Grandchildren; brother, Lowell (Evelyn) Heimdal, and sister-in-law Marge Heimdal along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents Orin and Marie Heimdal, grandson, Nate Heimdal, son, Todd Heimdal, brothers, Vernon and Royden Heimdal.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 310 First Ave North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. 641-357-2193
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