Donald "Don" David Heim

With love and immense sadness we announce the passing of Donald (Don) David Heim, 75, on January 16, 2026 in Dubuque, IA.      

Family and friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 on January 31, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3650 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA, with a memorial discourse following at 1:30.  

Family and friends are also invited to attend a celebration of life that same day from 3 to 6 at Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque. 

Don was born the middle child of five boys to Edmund and Mary Alice (Puls) Heim on September 23, 1950 in Hazel Green, WI. His early childhood was spent in Galena and Scales Mound, Illinois. As a boy he worked on his grandfather's and uncle's farms and had a strong work ethic from a young age. He saved up enough money to go buy his first Harley as a young teen and drove it around the countryside. In 1966 the whole family moved to East Dubuque, IL, where he graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1968.

Don was married to Bev Stelpflug from 1968-1985. Six children came from this union. 

Don was married to Cecilia Morrison from 1986-2004. Two children came from this union.

Don married Angie (Atkinson) McMahon on August 18, 2012 and gained a bonus daughter. 

Don was employed with the Chicago Foundry from 1968-1977. In 1973 he established Professional Roofing and Construction and was in business for the next 52 years.

Don worked hard and played hard. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time on the Mississippi. Later in life he purchased another Harley. With his new found freedom Don enjoyed meeting many new friends and acquaintances in his travels. Don was also active in the public ministry with the Dubuque Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Don is survived by his wife Angie and 9 children: Laura (Don) Hrovat, Sally (Brad) Burlage, Dawn Thornton, Jonathan (Margaret) Heim, David Heim, Tara (Dan Graft) Heim, Jared Heim, Daniel (Felicia) Heim, Mandy (Jake) Lindecker. 18 grandchildren: Frederick (Megan) Sutter Jr., Tylor (Von) Sutter, Cassandra Carpenter, Robert (Ashley) Heim, Codey Thornton, Sophia Heim, Christian Heim, Viante White-Heim, Logan Wall, Ethan (Taylor) Heim, Raelyn Heim, Jaden Heim, Keaton Heim, Liam Heim, Rylee Mateer, Brennan Mateer, Waylon Lindecker, Lainey Lindecker. 4 great-grandchildren: ZShawn, Eris, Tidus, and Mia. Don loved talking about and showing pictures of his family. He felt very fortunate and blessed.

Don is also survived by 2 brothers: Richard Heim and Kenneth Heim Sr. His sister-in laws Darci (Gary) Breiner, Marnie (Karl) Kane, Erin (Dan) Hayes, also many nieces and nephews. His best friend Bobby McIntyre.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Heim and Dale Heim, his first wife Bev Wilson, mother-in law and father-in law Mert and Bev Atkinson.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque (Jamie, Hayle, Michelle, and Shelby) for their wonderful and compassionate care of Don.

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