Allan J. "Al" Heidemann – Rochester

Al Heidemann, 76, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at in-home hospice.

Al was born July 20, 1945 in St. Peter, MN to James and Muriel Heidemann. He graduated from McKinley High School, LeCenter in 1963. On June 18, 1968 he married Jean E. Meyer at St. Anne's Church in LeSueur, MN. The couple has lived in Rochester since 1987. Al began his career at UBC (United Building Centers) as a truck driver then moved to the sales floor and eventually retired as a district manager. Al loved home repair projects, watching old John Wayne westerns and spending time with his kids and grandkids.  He was a proud US Army veteran serving in Vietnam.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Jean Heidemann and daughters, Amy (Matt) Saam of Rosemount and Kari Brown (Ryan Yahnke) of Rochester; son, Jeff (Marit) Heidemann of Mantorville; and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother Gary and his father James.

The family would like to give a special thanks to his Mayo Clinic team of doctors and nurses along with Seasons Hospice staff for going above and beyond caring for Al and supporting the family!

The funeral mass will be held 11:00am Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.