Charles Edwin Heise

Charles Edwin Heise, age 90 of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2017 with his family by his side.

Charles was born on April 9, 1927 in Woodland, Michigan the son of Carl and Mildred (Coats) Heise. He was married to the love of his life, Joyce Kelley on August 28, 1954.

Charles was a farmer in the Woodland area and member of Zion Lutheran Church his entire life. He was dedicated to caring for the land and his church. Charles enjoyed spending time with family and friends, wintering in Florida, and kayaking on the Pine River.


Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mildred Heise, sisters, Leona Rasmussen and Dorothy Randall, nephews, Denny Heise and Jeffery Rivett, in-laws, Jean and Jennie Kelley, and sister-in-law, June Durkee.

Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Heise, children, Diana (Bob) Nelson, Ken (Karen) Heise, Brenda (Jeff) Cross, grandson, Shawn Heise, great-grandchildren, Ella and Kasein Heise, brother, Arlen (Barb) Heise, sister-in-law's, Jan Cook and Dorothy Kelley, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, 6261 Velte Rd., Woodland, MI 48897.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:30 am at the Zion Lutheran Church, 6261 Velte Rd., Woodland, MI 48897, with a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Velte Rd., Woodland.