Marlin A. Heiden

Marlin A. Heiden, 90 of Kearney passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney with Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson officiating. The service will also be live streamed through the church website at https://firstlutherankearney.org/watch-live/. Military honors will be provided by Kearney American Legion #52, VFW Post #759 in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team will follow the service at the church. Inurnment will be held at Kearney Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Marlin was born October 22, 1933 in Kearney, NE to Alvin and Rose (Reeh) Heiden. He was raised in Kearney and received his education from Kearney High School, graduating with the class of 1951. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. During that time Marlin served during the Korean Conflict as an armored personnel carrier driver. On August 21, 1960, Marlin was united in marriage to Cheryl Plischke at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney. To this union two children were blessed. They made their home in Kearney where Marlin worked as a general contractor for many years. He was a member of Kearney First Lutheran Church where he was active in church board and council, VFW Post #759, American Legion Post #52, Kearney Eagle’s Club and the Home Builders Association. Marlin also served on the City and County Board of Adjustment, County Zoning Board and volunteered with the Central Nebraska Motor Assist Program and Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed traveling, metal detecting, collecting antiques and spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cheryl Heiden of Kearney; children, Susan (Chester) Beans of Houston, TX and Jeff (Tammy) Heiden of Kearney; grandchildren, Heather Beans and Brandon Beans; sister, Joyce Heiden of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Heiden of Kearney and Esther Heiden of Greeley, CO; as well as many extended family and friends. Marlin was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Velma Hauschild; and his brothers, Hubert and Virgil Heiden.

Marlin A. Heiden

October 22, 1933 - March 29, 2024