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John Jay Heivilin Sr.
March 27, 1934 - February 13, 2025
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Obituary For John Jay Heivilin Sr.
Madison – John Jay Heivilin Sr., age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born in Madison, WI on March 27, 1934 to parents, Fred and Helen (Wildeman) Heivilin.
John is survived by his 4 children; Geri, Patti, Rose, John; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings; Ginny, Jerry, Fred; and many other family and friends.
He loved to be outdoors spending time fishing and at the family cabin. He had a degree in architecture. Here are but a few of the places in Madison that he worked on: Abraham Lincoln Jr and Sr High School, Enzyme Laboratory UW, Biochemistry Building Remodeling UW Madison.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. To view the livestream, please click the following link: Funeral of John Heivilin
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association.
A special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Madison Health & Rehab, and Chamomile Assisted Living.
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February 20, 2025
I remember Jack as a very kind, gentle & loving person. He was my godfather & I was a flower girl in their wedding, many good memories. Rest in peace.
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February 20, 2025
So many wonderful memories with the Heivilin family. Jack was such a wonderful gentle soul. He had such a warmth. I had many wonderful times visiting Madison as a child at Aunt Helen's and Uncle Fred's house. Always full of family and love. Jack and Kathy and their family were always a big part of that. We now have so many wonderful angels to watch over. He will be missed so very much. Sending love to all.
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February 17, 2025
I remember warmly Jack & Kathleen coming to our home in Milwaukee. We were privileged to meet their son Freddy whose life was cut short due to birth defects. They were a wonderful couple and visited our home often. I'm so glad they are now together.
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