Racine – Steven W. Heisa, 62, passed away suddenly at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was born in Racine on March 26, 1947, son of the late Glen and Lucile (nee: Grutt) Heisa. As a child Steve contracted polio causing life-long pain with his back and legs. However, he never let this be an excuse and he worked everyday of his life, a work ethic that he passed down to his children. When he was a young man, Steve moved to California where he worked for over 25 years as a Sales Manager. He returned to Racine in 1994, and worked several years at West Lawn Memorial Park. In the latter years, while on social security, he couldn’t stand not working so he found a part-time job at a car auction, a job which he greatly enjoyed. Steve was a very social person who enjoyed being around people and made friends easily. He didn’t like confrontation and preferred to let the “little things slide.” In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching TV, sports, hanging out with friends, and playing cards. On his birthday one year he finally hit the Royal Flush. Steve became very fond of the internet as it allowed him to maintain a connection to those children and friends who lived in other states. Steve loved a good joke and he loved to laugh. Steve will be profoundly missed by his children, Lisa (Robert) Burns of Rohnert Park, California, Steve (Keri) Heisa, Jr. of Orem, Utah, Bill Heisa, and Krystal (Sean) O’Brien both of Racine; grandchildren, Makelle, Brionna, Weston, and Cole; brothers and sisters, Mark (Stacey) Beaugrand of Post Falls, Idaho, Tom Heisa, and Nancy Heisa both of Texas, Henrietta Heisa, of Janesville, and Todd Beaugrand of Racine; step-mother, Tina Heisa; as well as many other relatives and good friends, including his ‘wingman’ Dwayne Balcita. Family and friends are invited to visit in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 14, 2007 from 5-7p.m. A service of remembrance will begin at 7pm. Memorials to the family have been suggested.
Brian A. Smith says
Brian A. Smith says
I will remember Uncle Steve as a funny guy and one that started my fondness for houseboating! I was very glad to have known him and am grateful for being a part of my life early on. He got along great with my dad. So hopefully now they’re houseboating together.
Lisa and Robert Burns says
I will remember you like this, smiling and happy. Every morning since I heard the news, I still wake up hoping it was all a bad dream. I do cherish the times we share together but am saddened that we will create no more memories together. I am proud to have had you as my dad and part of my life. I hope that you realize how important you were in my life. I pray that you are playing cards with Gramps and got a chance to give Grandma a big hug – I know how much you must have missed her over the years. I am sure it is as much as I am going to miss you. My heart aches and tears flow but I am grateful to have had the time we did share and know that someday we will see each other again.
I love you so very much and will miss you always.
Love Lisa and Rob
Rob Burns says
Sharon Wilson says
Your leaving us so suddenly is so unbelievable to me. You will be missed dear friend.
We’ve known each other for over 40 years, sharing two kids and two Granddaughters. You leave a void in all our lives.
Rest in peace…
Krystal Heisa says
Daddy, I miss you so much. I do not know what I am going to do without you! I just pray you give me the strength to get through this. The wedding was ALL you would have wanted it to be. Sean is now “officially” your son in law! 🙂 He loved you soooo much! I know you are at peace now. I will miss you calling me everyday…even sometimes 3 times a day! I will miss your smile, laugh, your voice and you very BIG and kind heart! I love you so much and you will ALWAYS be with me, and NEVER forgotten!!!!
MaKelle Heisa says
Grandpa, I’m going to miss you so much!!! I remember all the times that you came to visit you were always the first one up and ready. You were always in a happy mood and you were never the one to get mad at anything. One thing that i will always remember is when we were all outside watching a huge rain storm and Brionna and i danced around in the rain. We always had a good time when we were with you and i cant wait to have those good times again! i love you so much and you will never know how much i miss you! bet your having a great time up there! I love you!
your granddaughter,
MaKelle Heisa
Steve M. Heisa says
Dad I just want to start off by saying I love you and miss you! It is hard for me to have you leave my life so soon. Thinking that i cannot call you to fix your computer, talk and laugh, or just hear your voice anymore is going to be hard for me. knowing we will not see each other anymore, or you will not be able to see your grandchildren leaves me very sad and even with all my feelings now and knowing your time was shortened, I know you are in a better place and we will meet again. I am very proud you are my dad.
I know you know now how much you meant to us all and you will be loved and missed very much! Love your son Steven…
Brionna Heisa says
Grandpa, I love you so much.
I miss you and cant wait until we meet again. It happened so soon. I never thought about it happening, but it did and I will always miss you. Although I am sad I try to think of the good things. Your smell, your smile, your happy personality. You never like to see anyone frown. It makes me happy to know you are in a safe and happy place. I will always remember your smile and cherish it. Til we meet again rest in peace. I Love you forever and always!♥
Kay says
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good person and he loved people and life. I was so glad I got to see him at Rob & Lisa’s Birthday Party. I had not seen him in a long time and he was still the same Steve. We had a good fun day. He was a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love Kay
Sandy Hanes says
Wishing you all comfort and sympathy at this time. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Sandy Hanes says
Wishing you all comfort and sympathy at this time. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Karyn Miller says
I will always remember Uncle Steve as laughing and having fun. He was always gentle, kind, and sincere. He rolled with the punches and made the best of every situation. I was so glad to have seen him a couple times in the last couple years. I know he will be missed greatly by all of us. My heart and prayers go out to his kids, Lisa, Steve, Crystal, and Billy. You will feel his loss the greatest; know that he loved you all very much and never stopped talking about you or making plans to be with you. I am so glad and blessed to have shared in the life of such a wonderful man. God bless.
Yvette (McCamey) James says
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of dear Steve. He was one of my first boyfriends. When I was 15 and he was 18. I lived in Westlake (an area just outside of San Francisco). We had so much fun together double-dating with my 13 year old sister Celeste and her then boyfriend, Ron Pappas, who was Steve’s best friend at that time. We went together for about 4 months, but have kept in touch through the years. He was such a sweet person. For Christmas that year he gave me the Beatles Rubber Soul album. I still have it.