Alfred Luke Heger, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022 at the St. Joseph of the Pines Healthcenter in Southern Pines, NC at the age of 93.
Al was born to Arthur and Veronica (Naumann) Heger on January 2, 1929, in Jasper County, MO.
He graduated from the Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, MO earning a degree in history. He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1973. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL he met his future wife, Josephine "Jo" Stallings, at a USO dance. They married in November of 1956 and raised their daughters, Rita and Ginny, in Illinois. Al worked for the United States Postal Service from 1973 to 1993.
Al was a devout Roman Catholic who faithfully served the parish communities in which he lived. As a 30-year parishioner of St. Henry's in Belleville, Al became a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and held various leadership positions including Grand Knight. He belonged to the Holy Name Society and was honored to be named Man of the Year in 1977. He visited and delivered food to the parish homebound as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He assisted with the parish lay ministry as a Eucharisitic Minister, sang with the church choir, sat on the St. Henry School board and promoted vocations while volunteering with the Serra Club.
Following his retirement, Al and Jo moved to Pinehurst in 1994 to be close to their grandchildren. The couple served their new parish and community for many years as members of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church until their move in 2016 to the St. Joseph of the Pines community.
Al was a devoted husband and father. He was a dedicated and proud supporter of his grandchildren and their activities. He enjoyed poker nights with his parish buddies. He loved golf, travel, photography and caring for his yard. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was known for his kindness and compassion, generosity and quick wit. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine; daughters Rita White (Geoffrey) and Virginia "Ginny" Sannerud (David); grandchildren Katherine White (Antoine Jaoude), Michael White, Sarah White and Patrick White; twin brothers James Heger (Erma, dec) and Paul Heger (Meredith); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by his older brother Leo Heger; sisters Clare Heger Yates, Rose Ann Heger Moore and Martha Heger Mink; and infant daughter Elizabeth Rose.
A funeral mass will be held at the St. Joseph of the Pines Belle Meade Chapel in Southern Pines on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11 am with a reception immediately following. A graveside burial service will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO.
Original obituary was published by Boles Funeral Home
Al was born to Arthur and Veronica (Naumann) Heger on January 2, 1929, in Jasper County, MO.
He graduated from the Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, MO earning a degree in history. He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1973. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL he met his future wife, Josephine "Jo" Stallings, at a USO dance. They married in November of 1956 and raised their daughters, Rita and Ginny, in Illinois. Al worked for the United States Postal Service from 1973 to 1993.
Al was a devout Roman Catholic who faithfully served the parish communities in which he lived. As a 30-year parishioner of St. Henry's in Belleville, Al became a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and held various leadership positions including Grand Knight. He belonged to the Holy Name Society and was honored to be named Man of the Year in 1977. He visited and delivered food to the parish homebound as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He assisted with the parish lay ministry as a Eucharisitic Minister, sang with the church choir, sat on the St. Henry School board and promoted vocations while volunteering with the Serra Club.
Following his retirement, Al and Jo moved to Pinehurst in 1994 to be close to their grandchildren. The couple served their new parish and community for many years as members of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church until their move in 2016 to the St. Joseph of the Pines community.
Al was a devoted husband and father. He was a dedicated and proud supporter of his grandchildren and their activities. He enjoyed poker nights with his parish buddies. He loved golf, travel, photography and caring for his yard. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was known for his kindness and compassion, generosity and quick wit. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine; daughters Rita White (Geoffrey) and Virginia "Ginny" Sannerud (David); grandchildren Katherine White (Antoine Jaoude), Michael White, Sarah White and Patrick White; twin brothers James Heger (Erma, dec) and Paul Heger (Meredith); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by his older brother Leo Heger; sisters Clare Heger Yates, Rose Ann Heger Moore and Martha Heger Mink; and infant daughter Elizabeth Rose.
A funeral mass will be held at the St. Joseph of the Pines Belle Meade Chapel in Southern Pines on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11 am with a reception immediately following. A graveside burial service will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO.
Original obituary was published by Boles Funeral Home
Alfred Luke Heger, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022 at the St. Joseph of the Pines Healthcenter in Southern Pines, NC at the age of 93.
Al was born to Arthur and Veronica (Naumann) Heger on January 2, 1929, in Jasper County, MO.
He graduated from the Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, MO earning a degree in history. He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1973. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL he met his future wife, Josephine "Jo" Stallings, at a USO dance. They married in November of 1956 and raised their daughters, Rita and Ginny, in Illinois. Al worked for the United States Postal Service from 1973 to 1993.
Al was a devout Roman Catholic who faithfully served the parish communities in which he lived. As a 30-year parishioner of St. Henry's in Belleville, Al became a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and held various leadership positions including Grand Knight. He belonged to the Holy Name Society and was honored to be named Man of the Year in 1977. He visited and delivered food to the parish homebound as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He assisted with the parish lay ministry as a Eucharisitic Minister, sang with the church choir, sat on the St. Henry School board and promoted vocations while volunteering with the Serra Club.
Following his retirement, Al and Jo moved to Pinehurst in 1994 to be close to their grandchildren. The couple served their new parish and community for many years as members of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church until their move in 2016 to the St. Joseph of the Pines community.
Al was a devoted husband and father. He was a dedicated and proud supporter of his grandchildren and their activities. He enjoyed poker nights with his parish buddies. He loved golf, travel, photography and caring for his yard. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was known for his kindness and compassion, generosity and quick wit. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine; daughters Rita White (Geoffrey) and Virginia "Ginny" Sannerud (David); grandchildren Katherine White (Antoine Jaoude), Michael White, Sarah White and Patrick White; twin brothers James Heger (Erma, dec) and Paul Heger (Meredith); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by his older brother Leo Heger; sisters Clare Heger Yates, Rose Ann Heger Moore and Martha Heger Mink; and infant daughter Elizabeth Rose.
A funeral mass will be held at the St. Joseph of the Pines Belle Meade Chapel in Southern Pines on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11 am with a reception immediately following. A graveside burial service will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO.
Original obituary was published by Boles Funeral Home
Al was born to Arthur and Veronica (Naumann) Heger on January 2, 1929, in Jasper County, MO.
He graduated from the Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, MO earning a degree in history. He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1973. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL he met his future wife, Josephine "Jo" Stallings, at a USO dance. They married in November of 1956 and raised their daughters, Rita and Ginny, in Illinois. Al worked for the United States Postal Service from 1973 to 1993.
Al was a devout Roman Catholic who faithfully served the parish communities in which he lived. As a 30-year parishioner of St. Henry's in Belleville, Al became a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and held various leadership positions including Grand Knight. He belonged to the Holy Name Society and was honored to be named Man of the Year in 1977. He visited and delivered food to the parish homebound as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He assisted with the parish lay ministry as a Eucharisitic Minister, sang with the church choir, sat on the St. Henry School board and promoted vocations while volunteering with the Serra Club.
Following his retirement, Al and Jo moved to Pinehurst in 1994 to be close to their grandchildren. The couple served their new parish and community for many years as members of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church until their move in 2016 to the St. Joseph of the Pines community.
Al was a devoted husband and father. He was a dedicated and proud supporter of his grandchildren and their activities. He enjoyed poker nights with his parish buddies. He loved golf, travel, photography and caring for his yard. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was known for his kindness and compassion, generosity and quick wit. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine; daughters Rita White (Geoffrey) and Virginia "Ginny" Sannerud (David); grandchildren Katherine White (Antoine Jaoude), Michael White, Sarah White and Patrick White; twin brothers James Heger (Erma, dec) and Paul Heger (Meredith); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by his older brother Leo Heger; sisters Clare Heger Yates, Rose Ann Heger Moore and Martha Heger Mink; and infant daughter Elizabeth Rose.
A funeral mass will be held at the St. Joseph of the Pines Belle Meade Chapel in Southern Pines on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11 am with a reception immediately following. A graveside burial service will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO.
Original obituary was published by Boles Funeral Home
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