Doug D. Heiniger, 66, of Wapello, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born Jan. 17, 1957, in Burlington, he was the son of Harvey and Leola Frank Heiniger. He was a 1975 graduate of Mediapolis High School and later graduated from Lincoln Technical School. He married the only love of his life, Tari Hardin on Jan. 21, 1978.
Doug worked as a mechanic for Hawkeye Motors, Bob's Standard & Deery Brothers. He was a farmer on the family farm, Heiniger Agri Corp. He managed shipping at S&J Tube and he also engraved tombstones for Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. He most recently worked in the parts department at H&L Mack.
He attended Cornerstone Church in Mediapolis.
Farming was Doug’s passion, and he was born and raised a Chevy guy. He loved being a mechanic and was literally a master of all trades. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking and most importantly time spent with his family, his girls, and his grandchildren. Doug was always concerned for others, above himself.
He is survived by his wife Tari Heiniger of Wapello; two daughters, Kandi Heiniger Jenkins (Jody Jenkins) of Waterloo, and Kristen (Bryan) Brown of Mediapolis; two grandchildren, Brystol Brown and Brylee Brown; brother, Tim Heiniger of West Burlington; sister, Sandy Heckenberg of Georgia and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Larry Heiniger and Mike Heiniger.
The funeral service for Doug will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Lunning Chapel. Friend and Brother in Christ Chuck Ealey will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial has been established for the Cornerstone Church.