William “Bill” Heien, 77, of Elbow Lake, MN, passed away on March 26, 2024. Born January 16, 1947 at Ft. Jackson Columbia, SC. Bill was an Army Veteran who served in Korea.
Bill worked at FMC as a machinist for many years and at the local machine shop in Elbow Lake.
Bill liked to golf and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing and cherished living at the lake!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 12 – 3 p.m. at 15622 Point Comfort Rd in Elbow Lake. All are welcome. Private burial for family and close friends at Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis.
Bill will be deeply missed by his 4 children Lisa (Brian), John, Patty, and Michael (Jennie), also Stacy Feist and by anyone else who had the pleasure of knowing him. Let there always be “Free Beer Tomorrow” and may he rest in peace.



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