Vernon Charles "Chuck" Heaverlo
August 4, 1932 — June 2, 2007
Vernon Charles “Chuck” Heaverlo, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, June 2, 2007, at ManorCare Health Services, Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at John XXIII Catholic Church, 8100 Roncalli Drive, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapidswith a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service Wednesday at the church. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors.
Survivors include his children, Karen (Craig) Cavanaugh, Craig (Karen Matthews) Heaverlo, Chris Heaverlo, all of Cedar Rapids, Carol (Joli Vollers) Heaverlo of Ames and Cherie (Brian) Ridenour of Martelle; his grandchildren, Dylan, Ian and Nolan Cavanaugh, Courtney and Brennia Ridenour, David and Kristen Heaverlo; stepgrandchildren, Abra and Paige Matthews; two brothers, Robert Heaverlo and Richard (Jean) Heaverlo, both of Cedar Rapids; three sisters, Agnes Darrow and Elizabeth Gearhart, both of Cedar Rapids and Genevieve Megan of Hanna City, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Jack Cassel of Wheatridge, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Margaret Heaverlo of Cedar Rapids; former wife, Nancy Heaverlo; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Robert Allen; a sister Marie Cassel; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Fultz; two brothers, Francis and Clarence Jr. Heaverlo; three brothers-in-law, Allen Gearhart, Erwin Darrow and William Megan; and a sister-in-law, Kathleen Heaverlo.
Vernon was born August 4, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Clarence W. and Agnes (Hlina) Heaverlo. A 1950 graduate from St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952-1956. Vernon married Nancy Ann Mullis on September 26, 1959, in Masonville, Iowa. They later divorced. He retired from Quaker Oats after 37 years of employment. Vernon coached Little League sports and sponsored a women’s softball team for many years, (Vern’s Mad Batters). After retiring, he spent numerous years volunteering at Prairie Elementary Schools. Vernon was the recipient of the “Governor’s Volunteer Award” in 1988 and the J.C. Penney “Golden Rule” Award in 1993 for his volunteer service.
He enjoyed his time spent with teachers and students at Prairie, whether it was in the classroom or on the athletic field. Vernon had a good sense of humor and if you were on the receiving end of one his pranks or orneriness, you can count yourself as someone who meant a lot to him.
His most celebrated moments were spent with his children and grandchildren. Vernon loved reminiscing with friends and family. He made a tremendous impact on the lives of many people. Vernon was loved and will be dearly missed.
Military honors by VFW Post 788.
Survivors include his children, Karen (Craig) Cavanaugh, Craig (Karen Matthews) Heaverlo, Chris Heaverlo, all of Cedar Rapids, Carol (Joli Vollers) Heaverlo of Ames and Cherie (Brian) Ridenour of Martelle; his grandchildren, Dylan, Ian and Nolan Cavanaugh, Courtney and Brennia Ridenour, David and Kristen Heaverlo; stepgrandchildren, Abra and Paige Matthews; two brothers, Robert Heaverlo and Richard (Jean) Heaverlo, both of Cedar Rapids; three sisters, Agnes Darrow and Elizabeth Gearhart, both of Cedar Rapids and Genevieve Megan of Hanna City, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Jack Cassel of Wheatridge, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Margaret Heaverlo of Cedar Rapids; former wife, Nancy Heaverlo; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Robert Allen; a sister Marie Cassel; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Fultz; two brothers, Francis and Clarence Jr. Heaverlo; three brothers-in-law, Allen Gearhart, Erwin Darrow and William Megan; and a sister-in-law, Kathleen Heaverlo.
Vernon was born August 4, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Clarence W. and Agnes (Hlina) Heaverlo. A 1950 graduate from St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952-1956. Vernon married Nancy Ann Mullis on September 26, 1959, in Masonville, Iowa. They later divorced. He retired from Quaker Oats after 37 years of employment. Vernon coached Little League sports and sponsored a women’s softball team for many years, (Vern’s Mad Batters). After retiring, he spent numerous years volunteering at Prairie Elementary Schools. Vernon was the recipient of the “Governor’s Volunteer Award” in 1988 and the J.C. Penney “Golden Rule” Award in 1993 for his volunteer service.
He enjoyed his time spent with teachers and students at Prairie, whether it was in the classroom or on the athletic field. Vernon had a good sense of humor and if you were on the receiving end of one his pranks or orneriness, you can count yourself as someone who meant a lot to him.
His most celebrated moments were spent with his children and grandchildren. Vernon loved reminiscing with friends and family. He made a tremendous impact on the lives of many people. Vernon was loved and will be dearly missed.
Military honors by VFW Post 788.
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