Philip Heller's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Portsmouth, Iowa

Philip Heller

March 11, 1937 - May 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Portsmouth, Iowa

Philip Heller's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Portsmouth, Iowa

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Heartland Funeral & Cremation Services

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Philip Heller

March 11, 1937 - May 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Portsmouth, Iowa

Philip Heller Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Philip Heller (Portsmouth, Iowa). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Philip Heller to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Heller and Frances Heller (Gubbels); his siblings, Alvin Heller (Ethel), Elaine Buckley (Harold), Mary Finken (Bob), Rose Ann Schnuettgen (Gus) and Darlene Kenkel; and his siblings-in-law, Barb Heller and Gene Thielen.

He is survived by: his wife Doramae Heller of Portsmouth; his children, Jacqueline Reinig (Allan) of Portsmouth, Cheri DeWispelare (Tom) of Omaha and Rog Heller (Christy) of Omaha; his grandchildren, Byron Borkowski (Alina), Jocelyn Squatrito (Ryan), Nicholai DeWispelare, Anna Sommer (Cole) and Henry Heller; his stepgranddaughter Dr. Erica Reing; his great grandchildren, Grant and Seraphina; his siblings, Rich Heller of Portsmouth, Bonnie Thielen of Denver and Veral Heller (Mary) of Green Valley, Arizona; and his brothers-in-law, Jim Kenkel of Earling, Mike Dermody (Kathleen) of St. Louis, Joe Dermody (Renee) of Neola, Tom Dermody (Deppe) of Indianapolis and Steve (Rosemary) of Council Bluffs. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a donation to be made in his name at St. Mary's Parish.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heartland Funeral & Cremation Services



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May 14, 2025

John and Lana Heller sent flowers

“Gone from sight but not from the heart, goodbye uncle.”


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St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
502 4th St, Portsmouth, IA 51565

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502 4th St, Portsmouth, IA 51565

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502 4th St, Portsmouth, IA 51565

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