Elmer E. Hettinger Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer E. Hettinger of Independence, Iowa, who passed away, on August 20, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer E. Hettinger to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence A. Hettinger and Viola Hettinger (Bruegge); and his siblings, Mary Clark, Stella Teel, Freida Kisner, Everett Hettinger (Cotton), Alfred Hettinger, Dean Hettinger, Eldon Hettinger (Lee), Lester Hettinger, Robert Hettinger, Richard Hettinger and Chester Hettinger.
He is survived by: his wife Isabel Marlene Catt; his children, Scott Hettinger (Jane) of Chelsea, IA, Kay Abodeely (Mark) of Rowley, IA, Rockford Hettinger (Kathleen) of Gilbert, AZ and Terry Hettinger (Rosa) of Goddard, KS.; his grandchildren, Bryce (Micayla), Blaine, Blake (Kelsey), Tristan, Brady, Tate and Chase Hettinger; his stepgrandchildren, Libby Adams (Matt), Elliott Maury, Christian Abodeely (Kim), Ryan Abodeely (Patience), Jared Abodeely (April), Keane Kennedy, Chelsa Piland (Cody), Kristen Doyle (Dalton), Ben Spainhour and Katie Spainhour; and his sister-in-law Francis Hettinger. He is also survived by 13 Step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.
