Gerald John Heithoff Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald John Heithoff of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald John Heithoff or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Heithoff and Esther Heithoff (Schaeuble); his brother Allen Heithoff; his brother-in-law Mike Dalrymple; and his brother Myron Heithoff.
He is survived by: his stepson Westley Scott Anson; his children, Jennifer Anne Heithoff and Steven Andrew Heithoff (Adrianne); his grandchildren, Tandi Marie Edwards (Seth), Raeven Cymone Anson, Malik Xavier Moore, Tyrese Alfonza Moore, Xavier John Moore, Oliver Zander Heithoff and Elliot Zephyr Heithoff; and his siblings, David Heithoff (Marcia) of Harrison, Arkansas, Denis Heithoff (Laurel Jean) of Willey, Iowa, Mary Jane Heithoff of Omaha, Nebraska, Morrie Heithoff (Pat) of Manning, Iowa, Louise Dalrymple of Omaha, Julie Heithoff of Omaha and Jane Heithoff of Willey.
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Walker-Merrick-Billings Funeral Chapel (422 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA 51632). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St Mary Church (201 Olympic Ave, Carroll, IA 51401).