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 Rudy
Heyen
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[March 16, 2026]
GREENVIEW -
Greenview- Rudy Heyen, Jr., 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday,
December 28, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. |
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Service:
Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the
Middletown United Methodist Church.
Funeral home:
Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln
Obituary
Rudy Heyen, Jr., 81,
of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, December 28,
2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Middletown
United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026,
at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry Moreau officiating.
Rudy was born on October 29, 1944, in Lincoln, the
son of Rudolph and Ilda Boward Heyen.
He is survived by his children: Lori Heyen and Brent
Heyen; one brother: Gary (Janet) Heyen; six
grandchildren: Kevin Heyen, Brandon (Rachel) Heyen,
Victoria (Adamm) Fitzpatrick Walker, David Heyen,
Charlie Rose Heyen and Michael B. Heyen; three
great-grandchildren: Haisley Heyen, Lucas Heyen and
Mia Schlotzhauer, and his companion of many years,
Jan Day.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two
sons: Kevin Heyen and Michael D. Heyen.
Rudy graduated from New Holland High School in 1962
and then Illinois State University, where he earned
a bachelor's degree in animal science and was active
on the livestock judging team. His early career was
in education where he taught and was the principal
of Emden Elementary School.
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After ending his
educator career, he farmed in Missouri, Greenview,
and the Middletown area and would occasionally
substitute teach when needed.
His hobbies were
attending auctions, fairs, dancing, and building
things. He enjoyed watching his children and
grandchildren show livestock.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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