With love and immense sadness, we announce the passing of Donald David “Don” Heim, 75, on January 16, 2026, in Dubuque, IA.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 on January 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3650 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA, with a memorial discourse following at 1:30 p.m.  After the service at the Kingdom Hall, all are invited to attend a celebration of life, which will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque. Private family burial will be at Pilot Knobb Cemetery in Galena, IL. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa, is assisting the family.

Don was born the middle child of five boys to Edmund and Mary Alice (Puls) Heim on September 23, 1950, in Hazel Green, WI. His early childhood was spent in Galena and Scales Mound, Illinois. As a boy he worked on his grandfather’s and uncle’s farms and had a strong work ethic from a young age. He saved up enough money to go buy his first Harley as a young teen and drove it around the countryside. In 1966 the whole family moved to East Dubuque, IL, where he graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1968.

Don and Bev Stelpflug were married from 1968 to 1985, and from this union they had six children.

From 1986 to 2004, Don was married to Cecilia Morrison, with whom he had two children.

On August 18, 2012, Don married Angie (Atkinson) McMahon and welcomed a bonus daughter into his family.

Don was employed with the Chicago Foundry from 1968-1977. In 1973 he established Professional Roofing and Construction and was in business for the next 52 years.

Don worked hard and played hard. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time on the Mississippi. Later in life he purchased another Harley. With his new found freedom Don enjoyed meeting many new friends and acquaintances in his travels. Don was also active in the public ministry with the Dubuque Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Don is survived by his wife Angie and 9 children: Laura (Don) Hrovat, Sally (Brad) Burlage, Dawn Thornton, Jonathan (Margaret) Heim, David Heim, Tara (Dan Graft) Heim, Jared Heim, Daniel (Felicia) Heim, Mandy (Jake) Lindecker. 18 grandchildren: Frederick (Megan) Sutter Jr., Tylor (Von) Sutter, Cassandra Carpenter, Robert (Ashley) Heim, Codey Thornton, Sophia Heim, Christian Heim, Viante White-Heim, Logan Wall, Ethan (Taylor) Heim, Raelyn Heim, Jaden Heim, Keaton Heim, Liam Heim, Rylee Mateer, Brennan Mateer, Waylon Lindecker, Lainey Lindecker. 4 great-grandchildren: ZShawn, Eris, Tidus, and Mia. Don loved talking about and showing pictures of his family. He felt very fortunate and blessed.

Don is also survived by 2 brothers: Richard Heim and Kenneth Heim Sr. His sisters-in law Darci (Gary) Breiner, Marnie (Karl) Kane, Erin (Dan) Hayes; along with many nieces, nephews and his best friend Bobby McIntyre.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Heim and Dale Heim, his first wife Bev Wilson, father-in-law & mother-in-law Mert and Bev Atkinson.

The family extends their sincere appreciation to Hospice of Dubuque, with special thanks to Jamie, Hayle, Michelle, and Shelby for providing Don with exceptional and compassionate care.