Ernest ‘Ernie’ Heinen

Ernest ‘Ernie’ Heinen, 72

Ernest “Ernie” A. Heinen, age 72, of Richmond died Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home. 

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley. Rev. Donald Wagner officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church and after 9  a.m. Friday at the church. Parish prayers were Thursday at 7  p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Eden Valley.

Ernie was born February 25, 1953, in Sauk Centre to Innocent and Florence (Mareck) Heinen. He lived in Eden Valley most of his life. He married Kay Kerzman at Assumption Catholic Church on July 8, 1972. Ernie was a farmer and also worked at Cold Spring Granite Sheds for 25 years. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, was a man of faith and enjoyed being an usher. Ernie was a member of the Eden Valley Sportsman’s Club and was a huge supporter of EVW Football and Wrestling teams. He loved being a farmer, and his favorite time of the year was driving his John Deere at harvest. Ernie had a good sense of humor, very supportive of his kids and grandkids, he especially liked going to their activities. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay of Richmond; children, Jamie Heinen of St. Cloud, Michelle (Jeff) Bertram of Plymouth, Kristie (Chris) Tschumperlin of Montgomery, TX, Lori (Shaun) Haag of Montgomery, TX, Mary (Nate) Rogers of Foreston, and Michael (Kristy) Heinen of Cold Spring; siblings, Rosie Bjerke of Annandale, Jackie Heinen of Burnsville, Earl (Donna) Heinen of Paynesville, Laura (Ken) Schlangen of Watkins, Geri Peterson of Mora, Evy (Joan) Heinen of South Haven, Eldred (Jodi) Heinen of St. Michael, Ervin Heinen of Watkins, Bonnie Wendroth of Mora, Ed (Susie) Heinen of Columbia Heights, and Bernie Heinen of Watkins; grandchildren, Zachary, Olivia, Alex, Victoria, Rachel, Megan, Lexie, Bryce, Jack, Maggie, Hazelynn, Brookelynn; great grandchildren, Desmond and Jax (on the way).

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Charles; brother in law, Rick Peterson and sister in law, Lisa Heinen.

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dingmann.com.