Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am that swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am that swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
When Floyd Arthur Heidelberger was born on September 18, 1927, in Chippewa County Wisconsin, his father, Edward, was 36 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 37. He entered the Navy at the age of 16 on February 17, 1944. He stepped aboard the USS Essex on June 3rd, 1944 for the first time. He was discarged from the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1946 after the 2nd World War was over. He then married Marjorie Mary Russell and they had two children together. His 1st son was - Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Jr. born March 12th, 1948 (He legally changed his name to Floyd Arthur Ruggles in 1967 before entering the Marine Corps on December 7th, 1967.) Their 2nd son was Ronald Allen Heidelberger born April 24th, 1949. He passed away on September 24th, 1995 at the age of 46. Floyd Sr. married Norma Mae Tisdale on July 26, 1958, in Carlton, Minnesota. Floyd Sr. had six brothers and three sisters.
Passed away at the age of 94
(Date of birth may be in question)
My father's Celebration of Life,
Was held Sunday October 23rd, 2022 in North St Paul, MN
at the American Legion Post 39
There was plenty of things to see. Display plus a slideshow playing throughout that period of time before and after lunch.
Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm
Following lunch there was a special 30-minute slideshow on my father's timeline through life. There was over 40 family and friends that attended that day.
My father's Burial will be at
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
April 20th, 2023 at 2 pm
We will be meeting inside the main gate at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 7601 34th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55450 around 1:15-1:30 pm April 20th, 2023. We have been assigned assembly area 2 please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the service in that assembly area. Our Cemetery Representative will meet us in Assembly Area 2. From the Assembly Area, we will follow (driving) behind our Cemetery Representative to the shelter area, where Floyd Sr's service will take place. Shelters have roofs, but no walls; please dress accordingly. It will be cold and possibly raining. The National Cemetery asks that we arrive 15 minutes early (1:45pm), please do not pull into the Assembly Area more than 20 minutes early. We do not want you to get mixed in with another service. If you're running late and you need a shortcut to Assembly Area 2: please drive past the Main Gate and enter through GATE 2. Once you’ve entered the cemetery, you will see Assembly Area signs on your left-hand side. Floyd Sr's service with honors will be at 2pm so don't be late. Looks like it will rain so bring your umbrellas and dress warm. If you’re using navigation to travel to Fort Snelling National Cemetery, please ensure that you search Fort Snelling National Cemetery. If you only search Fort Snelling, you may be directed to a different location. Once we wrap up Floyd Sr's service we'll make our way over to the gravesite in section 26 grave number 1385 . I will be placing the balance of the flowers on Floyd and Norma's grave. Once we wrap up at the cemetery you're all welcome to join us at Carbone's Pizzeria Bar & Grill at 55 Wentworth Ave E in West St. Paul, MN 55118 about 10 miles from the cemetery.
This is a link to his obituary and guest book: Click Here
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Floyd Sr and Patricia Meagher
Floyd's Sr. Timeline in Photos & Newspaper Articles
1927
Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Sr - Birth September 18th, 1927
in Chippewe County Wisconsin on the family farm.
History of the Town of Sampson
The township of Sampson was formed in 1889. Until 1889, Bloomer Township encompassed the area known today as Sampson Township. The Town of Sampson is named after Admiral William T. Sampson, hero of the Spanish-American War.
The first town hall was located on Town Hall Road at the site of where the present-day hall is. Pine Grove school served as the town hall until 1992, when the current building was built.
In the early history of Sampson, the area was divided into four areas: Lakeville, Tillinghast, Paulson, and Mud Brook. Lakeville, Tillinghast, and Paulson all had post offices for their residents.
In 1876, Tillinghast opened a bank in Vanville (later changed to Bloomer). In the northern corner of the township is an area known as “Twin Lakes.” This small community contained a school, cemetery, dance pavilion, a post office, and a store named the Paulson Store.
One other area was known as Lakeville. That area was also known for its stopping place along the Chippewa Trail for loggers and travelers heading north. The last area is east of Highway 40 and is known as Mudbrook. The area was primarily owned by lumber companies and was not highly settled. This is probably the reason for no post office, even though the area is quite large.
When Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Sr. was born on September 18, 1927, in the Town of Sampson in Chippewa County,Wisconsin, his father, Edward William Heidelberger, was 36 and his mother, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kranz - Heidelberger,was 37. He had four brothers and one sister at the time.
William Edward (1913–1994)
Donald R. (1915–2003)
Roy Russell (1917-1921) age 4
Cecil Clyde (1920–2008)
Alice May (1923–1994)
Ray N (1926–1934) age 8
1889–1976
My Father's Parents
&
My Grandparents
which
I never met.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kranz - Heidelberger 1889–1963
Was born on October 10, 1889, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his father, Henry, was 45 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 42. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kranz on March 29, 1913, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. They had six children in 13 years. He died on May 22, 1976, in Anoka, Minnesota, at the age of 86.
When Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kranz was born in June 1889 in Hennepin, Minnesota, her father, Peter, was 31, and her mother, Margaret, was 24. She married Edward William Heidelberger and they had six children together. She then married William Henry Brown and they had four children together. She died on August 18, 1963, in Wisconsin at the age of 74, and was buried in Rusk, Wisconsin.
My father was less than a year old at the time.
A Great Way to Start In Life!
Expect Court to Untangle Homes near New Auburn
Two husbands and Wives Involved in Domestic Mix-up – Children, Too.
Two divorce cases will prove of more than ordinary interest to people of northern Chippewa county and southern Barron county when they are heard in the Circuit Court here in Chippewa Falls.
The cases are those of Mrs. William Brown against William Brown and Edward Heidelberger against Mrs. Lizzie Heidelberger. The cases will be of unusual interest because they are expected to help straighten out the involved domestic relations of the two families.
For the last six or seven weeks, Mrs. Brown has been keeping house for Mr. Heidelberger and Mrs. Heidelberger has been keeping house for Mr. Brown. Not only that, but when Mrs. Brown moved into the Heidelberger home, she took her three boys and most of her furniture with her. One girl, Mary is working in New Auburn, and another, Bessie, is married.
And when Mrs. Heidelberger moved into the Brown home, she took all six of her children and most of her furniture with her. The exchange took place about six weeks ago and all appear satisfied, including the children.
The engagement ring Brown gave Mrs. Brown 20 years ago now adorns Mrs. Heidelberger’s finger. Mrs. Brown says her husband gave her $5 for it, but she would have sold it to him for ten cents. Mrs. Brown wears no ring but Mrs. Heidelberger says she gave hers back to her husband. The Brown home is eight miles east of New Auburn and the Heidelberger home is three miles from the Brown’s.
Both Brown and Mrs. Brown were born in Chippewa County and have lived in this county all their lives. The Heidelberger’s moved from Minnesota about five years ago.
Brown, in addition to his duties around the farm, collects milk and delivers it at Bloomer twice a week.
Mrs. Brown says her husband told her one morning about six weeks ago that Mrs. Heidelberger was going to keep house for him and he wished she would go away. She went to see Mr. Heidelberger, she says, and he told her she might as well keep house for him.
Both families still maintain amicable relations, it is said, and during the furniture moving, the two men pitched in and helped load the “heavier stuff”. None of the four principals will say what their plans are in the event the divorces are granted. In the meantime, Brown has been ordered to pay Mrs. Brown $25 a month to help take care of the children.
An article taken from The Chippewa Herald (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin).
Author’s note: Local versions of this story tell that Mr. Heidelberger also gave Mr. Brown a cow to offset the difference in the number of children.
Newspapers Articles
from newspapers across the country!
1928
The Courier-Journal Louisville, Kentucky 18 Nov 1928, Sun • Page 6
This Newspaper Article
appeared in multiple papers across the country.
Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, Nebraska 20 Nov 1928, Tue • Page 15
1930 Chippewa County Wisconsin
The Browns and the Heidelbergers
Posted 22 Sept 2011bybgraen
Expect Court to Untangle Homes near New Auburn
Two husbands and Wives Involved in Domestic Mix-up – Children, Too.
Two divorce cases will prove of more than ordinary interest to people of northern Chippewa county and southern Barron county when they are heard in the Circuit Court here in Chippewa Falls.
The cases are those of Mrs. William Brown against William Brown and Edward Heidelberger against Mrs. Lizzie Heidelberger. The cases will be of unusual interest because they are expected to help straighten out the involved domestic relations of the two families.
For the last six or seven weeks, Mrs. Brown has been keeping house for Mr. Heidelberger and Mrs. Heidelberger has been keeping house for Mr. Brown. Not only that, but when Mrs. Brown moved into the Heidelberger home, she took her three boys and most of her furniture with her. One girl, Mary is working in New Auburn, and another, Bessie, is married.
And when Mrs. Heidelberger moved into the Brown home, she took all six of her children and most of her furniture with her. The exchange took place about six weeks ago and all appear satisfied, including the children.
The engagement ring Brown gave Mrs. Brown 20 years ago now adorns Mrs. Heidelberger’s finger. Mrs. Brown says her husband gave her $5 for it, but she would have sold it to him for ten cents. Mrs. Brown wears no ring but Mrs. Heidelberger says she gave hers back to her husband. The Brown home is eight miles east of New Auburn and the Heidelberger home is three miles from the Brown’s.
Both Brown and Mrs. Brown were born in Chippewa County and have lived in this county all their lives. The Heidelberger’s moved from Minnesota about five years ago.
Brown, in addition to his duties around the farm, collects milk and delivers it at Bloomer twice a week.
Mrs. Brown says her husband told her one morning about six weeks ago that Mrs. Heidelberger was going to keep house for him and he wished she would go away. She went to see Mr. Heidelberger, she says, and he told her she might as well keep house for him.
Both families still maintain amicable relations, it is said, and during the furniture moving, the two men pitched in and helped load the “heavier stuff”. None of the four principals will say what their plans are in the event the divorces are granted. In the meantime, Brown has been ordered to pay Mrs. Brown $25 a month to help take care of the children.
An article taken from The Chippewa Herald (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin).
Author’s note: Local versions of this story tell that Mr. Heidelberger also gave Mr. Brown a cow to offset the difference in the number of children.
"Mr. Heidelberger also gave Mr. Brown a cow to offset the difference in the number of children."
"Mr. Heidelberger also gave Mr. Brown a cow to offset the difference in the number of children."
See Floyd's Sr. Blography & Sources
for more newspaper articles
1928-1934
1934
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Heidelberger & William Henry Brown
Elizabeth "Lizzie" & William Henry Brown had four children together.
Florence Margaret Brown (1930–1989)
Rodney Gale Brown (1931–2001)
Mary Ann Minnie Brown (1933–1992)
Clifford Lloyd Brown (1935–2009)
Way To Go Dad...
June 30th, 1938
May 1944
Floyd A Heidelberger
Seaman first class
My father at the age of 16 year old.
1944
"My father lied about his age to enlist into the Navy. The facts are that he was 16 going on 17 at the time."
Welcome Aboard This part is dedicated to my father service in ww2 aboard the USS ESSEX
My father lied about his age to enlist into the Navy.
The facts are that he was 16 going on 17 at the time.
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USS ESSEX CV-9
USS Essex CV-9 underway in the Pacific during World War 2.
My father was aboard the USS ESSEX
as of June 3rd, 1944
WORLD
WAR
2
November 25, 1944
November 25, 1944: The Kamikaze exploding on the USS Essex CV-9.
Essex received damage. A kamikaze hit the port edge of her flight deck landing among planes gassed for takeoff causing extensive damage, killing 16, and wounding 44.
**********************************60 Shipmates of my father's earned a Purple Heart that day - November 25th, 1944****************************** 16 of them lost their lives and were buried at sea. My father just turned 17 in '44.
USS ESSEX - World War II
1946
Brothers Cecil, Floyd & Donald Heidelberger 1946
1947
Floyd Arthur Heidelberger (age 19), just back from WW2 military service & Marjorie Mary Russell who had turned 16 days before her wedding got married in June.
Marjorie (Age 16) and Floyd Heidelberger (Age 19) - Just Married
1948
Floyd Jr. born March 12th, 1948
Floyd Jr. 1948
April 1949
Ronald A Heidelberger
Birth Announcement
Ronald A "Ronnie" Heidelberger April 1949
May 1949
Floyd A Heidelberger Sr.
& Sons
Floyd Sr & Ronnie
Floyd Jr, Floyd Sr & Ronnie
June 1949
Floyd Jr. & Mother (Marjorie) June 1949
Minneapolis Star Newspaper Article
August 11th, 1949
Like Father, Like Son.
A Great Way to Start In Life!
In my case it was,
"$37.68 Split three ways."
December 18th, 1950
I do not hold anything against my father he is my father. We all have stumble on our journey through life.
"When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming."
Dory in finding Nemo 2020.
''We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere" Camp Merri-Mac 2011.
But I always have wonder what if, what if , that's is life. I'm just trying to tell the store of my father's journey through life from a son's perspective without sugar coating it.
Go in peace my brothers and remember you are not forgotten while I am still on patrol.
1958
Floyd Sr. married Norma Mae Tisdale on July 26, 1958, in Carlton, Minnesota.
1963
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kranz - Heidelberger - Brown
1889–1963
BIRTHJUN 1889•Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH18 AUG 1963•Bloo, Wisconsin
Children
With Mr. Heidelberger
With Mr. Brown
William Edward (1913–1994)
Donald R. (1915–2003)
Roy R (1917-1921) age 4
Cecil Clyde (1920–2008)
Alice May (1923–1994)
Ray Norman (1926–1934) age 8
Floyd Arthur (1927–2022)
Florence Margaret Brown (1930–1989)
Rodney Gale Brown (1931–2001)
Mary Ann Minnie Brown (1933–1992)
Clifford Lloyd Brown (1935–2009)
**************************Rodney G Brown************************** ****Born: March 13, 1931 Died: September 27, 2001 Age At Death: 70**** ********************************************************************* Day by day, I think of you. How can all of this be true? I can't believe you're really gone; I still can't accept it, Even after so long. Just the thought of you makes me cry. I never even got the chance to say goodbye. Every picture, every letter... I don't know if it will ever get better. I always smell your familiar scent. It makes me think of all of the times we've spent. I know we didn't always get along, And every time we talked, it would always go wrong. So many things I never got to say. I never imagined you'd ever be so far away. You were my brother, And I loved you like no other.. In my heart you'll always be; You'll be my guide and help me see. I'll never forget your soothing voice. I would take your place if I had a choice. But now I have to let you rest, Although without you my world's a mess. I miss you with all of my heart. I wish we never had to part. I know you're always by my side, So now I guess this is my goodbye my brother. ********************************************************************** Rest in Peace my good friend & brother "Rodney G Brown"
My father Floyd Sr. visiting his brother's grave for the last time in 2021 with Elizabeth Brown & Brian Brown (Rodney's daughter and Son)
Edward William Heidelberger
Bessie and Edward William Heidelberger
1981
Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois 18 Nov 1928, Sun • Page 21
Chippewe County Wisconsin
William Brown's first Wife
Bessie Belle McCracken - Brown
1889–1981
Childred
of William & Bessie Brown
Ethel B Brown (1910–1998)
Edith L Brown (1914–1969)
Charles DeWitt Brown (1914–1993)
Richard E Brown (1916–1992)
William Floyd Brown (1921–1987)
1983
My father's secret meatball recipe.
****************** Norma & Floyd Heidelberger ******************* Love is the most beautiful thing there is in the world.
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If Tomorrow Never Comes By Garth Brooks
2008
Norma Mae Heidelberger
Heidelberger, Norma Mae Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 88, passed away on February 14, 2008. Survived by Floyd, the love of her life and husband of 50 years; daughters, Patricia Meagher and Barbara Graen; grandchildren, Sheryl Wolf, Wanda Duffy, Todd Snyder, Denise Ochu and Maryjo Kline; 7 great-grandchldren; 1 great-great- grandson. Preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Irene Duffy; brother, Rodney Tisdale. Norma received her nursing degree in 1957 and proudly served in that capacity for all of her working life. She was born and raised in Minnesota, but lived for many years in Florida, California and Nevada before retiring to Minnesota. Special thanks to the Princeton Elim Home for their compassion and care. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Wednesday, February 20 in Holcomb- Henry-Boom Chapel, 515 Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview
Published on February 17, 2008
2016
My father Floyd Sr. and my son Mark in Las Vegas 2016
My sister Barb & Floyd Sr.
No one has a perfect relationship with their parents. My father your step-father. We may have exchanged harsh words from time to time. We may have passed up opportunities to be with him. Forgive yourself, I have and realize that he was not a perfect person by any standards. I know you can’t believe he’s gone. He’s left our world behind and though he’s moving on his light will always shine for us. The love he gave us in his own peculiar way. I believe he always cared for us. His laughter, his humor and his pride that stinking Pride they he had will always inspire us to cast his fault aside. I think he would have said "Go after your dreams with all your heart!" Yes that is what he would have said and now though it seems that we’re worlds apart he has not gone away. His spirit still shall lift us all his smile will remain. Part of everything we see in our joy and in our pain. He will always feel our love we are forever blessed and as he watches from above we’ll try to do our best. RIP Dad
Floyd Sr. & Mark
My Soulmate
Elizabeth Brown with Floyd Heidelberger at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. June 2021
I still say I Love You, But now there's no reply. I always feel your presence As if you never left my side.
I remember your comforting voice. Now there's not a sound. Only echoes from the past Follow me around.
You're always by my side, But I can't hold your hand. The reason why God took you I find hard to understand.
Summer days seem much shorter. Dark nights just linger on. Dreams turn into nightmares When the one you love has gone.
But real love never fades. It still burns like the sun. Although they're far away, Those memories go on and on.
Her spirit will never die It shines like the stars. I know you're sleeping in heaven, But you're living in my heart.
Today I have learned that my uncle Floyd Ruggles passed away I'm soRIP
Comments
Floyd Ruggles
I apologize for my niece. She has a big heart but she is misinformed. I am alive and well. My father, Floyd Sr.. passed away this morning. Please take down this posting regarding my demise.
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Tabitha Heidelberger
to: Floyd Ruggles OK good it's not you
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Tabitha Heidelberger
What's my Grandpa's name
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Your Grandfather's name was Floyd Heidelberger Sr.
Tabitha Heidelberger
to: Floyd Ruggles omg my Grandpa passed
2022
Facebook Postings!
From my sister in Las Vegas.
Barb Graen is feeling sad with Floyd Heidelberger.
April 20th, 2022
I am sorry to let my Minnesota cousins know that this morning your uncle Floyd Heidelberger passed away after a life well lived.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I sure heard a lot of wonderful stories! Sorry for your loss. He's got a lot of great people up there, to welcome him home.
Jeanne White
Barb, I'm so sorry to hear this. I remember when his wish was to move to Las Vegas and you helped to made it happen. He had many more years of love and laughter to fulfill.
Sharon Draeger
So sorry to hear of your loss Barb. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers.
Donna L Stein
RIP
Linda Thomas
My deepest condolences
Michel Bell Levy
So sorry for your loss.
Joan De Souza
My deepest condolences
Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger and grandchildren
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Renee Gratz
Barb Graen I will sure miss uncle Floyd wish I could of come and seen him RIP uncle.
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Carol Winkelman
Thinking of you & yours as you reminisce about Floyd’s life. Sorry for your loss
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Floyd Ruggles
Thanks for the great posting and pictures.
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Marge Pacheco
RIP
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Bonnie Hogenson Bouley
I'm glad he lived a long and happy life. He now joins all those waiting for him with open arms, I can almost hear the cards being shuffled as your mom and mine are hosting a 500 party in his honor.
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Dennis Comfort
Sorry for your loss.RIP
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Sally Kline
So sorry to hear of Floyd's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Sandy Shirek
So sorry to hear this, the last of the greatest generation in our family is gone.
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Elizabeth Zimmerman
Sorry for your loss Barbara
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Carrie Gullickson Kitzberger
Thank you for letting me know. I have wonderful memories of Uncle Floyd.
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Joanne Humphries
My heart felt condolences to the family. My father Porter Anderson and Floyd were on the same ship USS Essex CV9 in WWll together.
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Barb Graen
Joanne Humphries I had conversations with him about the pictures you had given him, thank you for that.
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Joanne Humphries
Barb Graen, I have more pictures of Floyd. I would be happy to send then to you if you would like.
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Barb Graen
Yes please, bgraen@yahoo.com is my email
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Joanne Humphries
Barb Graen , let me go through my Father's Navy photos and I would be happy to send them on to you.
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Debra Hogenson
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Floyd had an amazing life.
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Alan Freeland
So sorry Barb
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Kim Vetter
Im so sorry for your loss.
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Elizabeth Brown
Now You are at Peace Uncle Floyd
Soon You will be laid to Rest with Your Beloved Norma
Love Always Niece ElizaBeth Ann Brown.
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Donna Hadley
Sorry for your loss.
2022
Facebook Postings!
From my sister in Las Vegas.
Barb Graen is feeling nostalgic with Floyd Heidelberger
Love looking at memories of Christmas past, but I wish the grandchildren were not so grown up. The youngest grandchild Rebecca Jo Ochu is now 20, and the oldest Ashley Kline-elledge is 31. In this photo, mom is no longer with us and my beloved niece Wanda Duffy passed this year from Covid.
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Deborah Shepard
They grow up fast. Nice family picture. So sorry to hear the news of your niece
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Patty Belle Meagher
Beautiful picture Barb! Sweet Memories.
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Tabitha Heidelberger
Beautiful family Merry Christmas
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Herman Bell
Wonderful memories. Shows Facebooks potential!
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Barbara Brumby Fisher
The blessing of facebook memories! One of the reasons we share things...so much better than our own brownie camera photos
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Sharon Draeger
I'm so sorry to hear about Wanda. Hugs for you guys. I hope you all have a merry Christmas and good new year.
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Gary Judy Broden
I have not seen Alex fora long time. how is he doing. Becca was always a joy. merry Christmas to all of you.
Tabitha Heidelberger
RIP GRANDPA
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Angela Harrington
Sorry for your loss
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Joy Hogsett Satter
So sorry
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SkipandPenny Geiger
Sorry for your Loss
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Brittani Hedtke
Thinking of you and your family in this time of loss. Know I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to
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Casper Nelson
I'm sorry for your loss.
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Amber Tidgwell
I'm so sorry for your loss
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Erich Fritz
Sorry for your loss
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Kip Brown
Rest in peace uncle Floyd love you and miss you.
Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Sr visiting his mother's grave for the last time in 2021 with Elizabeth Brown & Brian Brown (Brother and Sister)
Elizabeth Brown with Floyd Heidelberger
Keeping busy in MinnesotaJune 2021
You Didn’t Have To
Thank you for what you did; You didn’t have to do it. I’m glad someone like you Could help Floyd Sr. to get through it.
I’ll always think of you With a glad and grateful heart; You are very special; I knew it from the start!
Poem by Joanna Fuchs
Thanks.... It meant a lot to my father
For All You Do
Thank you so much for all you do; You're truly a delight; When my life overwhelms and does me in, You make everything all right.
Poem by Karl and Joanna Fuchs
My father's last fishing trip to Minnesota June 2021!
Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Sr.
September 18th, 1927 - April 20th, 2022
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Home Free - How Great Thou Art
“I will live this day as if it is my last. …I will waste not a moment mourning yesterday’s misfortunes, Yesterday’s defeats, yesterday’s aches of the heart, for why should I throw good after bad”
I will live this day as if it is my last. This day is all I have and these hours are now my eternity. I greet this sunrise with cries of joy as a prisoner who is reprieved from death.
I lift mine arms with thanks for this priceless gift of a new day. So too, I will beat upon my heart with gratitude as I consider all who greeted yesterday’s sunrise who are no longer with the living today.
I am indeed a fortunate man and today’s hours are but a bonus, undeserved. Why have I been allowed to live this extra day when others, far better than I, have departed.
Is it that they have accomplished their purpose while mine is yet to be achieved. Is this another opportunity for me to become the man I know I can be.
"You only live once, but if you live right, once is enough."
Floyd's Time Line in Photos
Floyd
Junior
Floyd
Senior
Floyd's Time Line in Photos
Floyd Arthur Heidelberger Sr.
September 18th, 1927 - April 20th, 2022
Floyd's Time Line in Photos
Floyd's Time Line in Photos
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Floyd's Time Line in Photos
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In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
Floyd and Norma Heidelberger
In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
*********Norma & Floyd Heidelberger********** Let me mend your broken heart and wipe away your tears. Let me hold you to stop your violent shaking and warm your freezing hands. Look me in the eyes and watch the clouds roll back from your sky, let me calm your storm. I will stop the waves of pain and hold back the floods and pounding rain of tears. I will silence the thunder of anger and stop the constant flash of regret and sorrow. Let me end the mob of reminders that tell you you're alone. Talk to me and end the deafening silence and let my love end the blinding darkness. By Anna-Marie
In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
Barbara and Norma
In loving memory of Norma Mae and Floyd A Heidelberger - A loving couple
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Floyd & Norma Heidelberger, Thanks For Stopping By Today!
Go in peace and remember you are not forgotten while I am still on patrol.
We will be meeting inside the main gate at Fort Snelling National Cemelery at 7601 34th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55450 around 1:15-1:30 pm April 20th, 2023. We will be assigned a shelter/staging area in a few days and I'll add that information then. Floyd Sr's service with honors will be at 2pm so don't be late. Looks like it will rain so bring your umbrellas and dress warm. Once we wrap up Floyd Sr's service we'll make our way over to the gravesite in section 26 grave number 1385 . I will be placing the balance of the flowers on Floyd and Norma's grave. Once we wrap up at the cemetery you're all welcome to join us at Carbone's Pizzeria Bar & Grill at 55 Wentworth Ave E in West St. Paul, MN 55118 about 10 miles from the cemetery.
Carbone's Pizzeria
FRESH INGREDIENTS SINCE 1954
For over half a century, Carbone's have served friends and family the only way they know how: by making delicious food with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Even though they have perfected the art of making pizza, they also offer hoagies, salads, pasta, and more! With so many options, they are confident that Carbone’s is a restaurant that the whole family will love. Join us at Carbone's Pizzeria Bar & Grill at 55 Wentworth Ave E in West St. Paul, MN 55118 about 10 miles from the Fort Snelling National cemetery.
Food & Drink
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These photos posted by:
Ronda Heidelberger
1947-1949
This photo posted by:
Tabitha Heidelberger
More than 25 pages on the 1st Recon Battalion Association website. Dedicated to the time that my father served on the USS Essex plus a timeline of his life. If you are on the home page of 1st Recon
just scanned down and click on my father's photo it will take you to his web pages.
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