Larry Heineman, 74, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital.
He was a native of Sioux City, Iowa, where he lived until moving to Murphy in 2002.
He was a Vietnam veteran, who served in the United States Army, being stationed in Vietnam throughout his service.
Larry began his career with Sioux Tools on Sept. 14, 1970, working as a machinist. He was transferred to Murphy in 2002 to the local Sioux Tools, now Snap-on Tools, where he retired June 30, 2021, as a quality control engineer.
Larry enjoyed the outdoors, specifically golfing, hunting, fishing and camping. He loved gardening and produced one of his best gardens this past summer.
He was the son of the late Robert Carl and Alice Myers Heineman.
Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, JoAnn Heineman of Murphy; two daughters, Mellissa Smith and husband Kevin, and Amanda Heineman, all of Waterloo, Neb.; two sons, Kevin Heineman and wife Jodi of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, and Chad Heineman of Murphy; four sisters, Pat Fischer and husband Roger, Barbara Bickford and husband Blaine, Roberta Kathrein and husband Nick, and Janet Fairbairn; two brothers, Steve Heineman and wife Patty, and Chuck Heineman; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Sioux City at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Larry Heineman to Honor Flight, Box L-4016, Columbus, OH 43260-4016 or www.honorflight.org/donations.html.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.