Dale R. Heyn

Dale R. Heyn passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 with his family surrounding him after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Richard A. and Grace C. (Miller) Heyn. Dale was born on December 26, 1939 in Rochester. He was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church and became a member of Grace Lutheran Church when it began in 1943. He was confirmed in 1954 at Grace and continued as a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Rochester. Dale graduated from Rochester High School in 1957 and shortly after, began a 36-year career with IBM. After retiring from IBM in 1993 he began working for Car Quest Auto Parts until October 2016. Dale married Charlotte Marie Keith on July 8, 1961. They had 4 children, Lisa St. Martin of Rochester, Scott of Rochester, Nancy (Larry) Gannon of Janesville, MN and Lora (Paul) Serafini of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Dale also leaves behind his grandchildren, Brian St. Martin of Coon Rapids, MN, Anni St. Martin of Rochester and Clare and Tom Gannon of Janesville, MN. Dale is also survived by his sister, Ardyce (Alton) Schroeder of Elgin, MN. He held many positions at Grace Lutheran Church and Rochester Central Lutheran School (R.C.L.S.) Dale enjoyed accomplishing the restoration of his 1939 Mercury Coupe. Dale loved being on his deck reading, working crossword puzzles and watching birds. He appreciated any time he could be fishing with family and friends in both Minnesota and Arkansas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Mayo Hospice, Rochester Central Lutheran School or Grace Lutheran Church. To share a special memory please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600