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Vivian D. Heideman

Seneca, Kansas

12/31/1929 - 10/15/2020

Vivian D. Heideman, 90, of Seneca died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Life Care Center of Seneca.

She was born on December 31, 1929 to Henry John and Alvira Genevieve Leddy Lueb; in a farmhouse near Centralia, Kansas.  The family later moved to Seneca, where they raised their four daughters—Eleanor, Virginia, Vivian and Patricia. Vivian attended school at Sts. Peter & Paul School, where she graduated in 1947.  She worked as a secretary at Winterscheidt Feed Company.  She was also employed by the Seneca Theatre and Ray’s IGA Grocery Store.

Vivian married John Heideman June 24, 1948; they made their home in Seneca, raising four children. They would go on to have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The couple celebrated 41 years of marriage before John’s death.  Vivian had the great fortune to remain in the same home she raised her children in, until very near the end of her life.  Vivian had an irreplaceable personality.  She was full of life and dedicated all her love and attention to her family.  Vivian loved Christmas, baking bread, crocheting and eating sweets.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Henry on December 25, 1982 and Alvira on February 10, 1985; her husband, John on October 4, 1989; a daughter, Sandra R. “Sandy” Wichman on December 22, 2015; her sisters, Eleanor Zimmerman, Pat Henry and Virginia Gudenkauf on June 23, 2014; and a grandson-in-law, Keith Strathman on January 8, 2007

She is survived by her son, Richard (Nancy) Heideman of Omaha; two daughters, Terry (Marty) Nordhus of Seneca and Leddy (Larry) Keever of Seneca; 17 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Friday evening, October 16th from 6-7:30 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be left in her memory to Sts. Peter & Paul School, sent in care of the family.

A visitation will be held Friday evening, October 16th from 6-7:30 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A visitation will be held Friday evening, October 16th from 6-7:30 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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8 Comments

  1. Jolene (Bergman) Ruzinok on October 15, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Dear Leddy, so very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. It’s been so long since I’ve seen you. Hope you are well. I wish you comfort in your memories.

    • Leddy Rothers on October 24, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Jolene!!!! Thank you and so good to hear from you!! Hope you are doing well too!! I lost your phone number to text!!!!!

  2. Fr. Roderic Giller OSB on October 16, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Sorry to hear about your mother’s death! I’ll offer Mass for her tomorrow morning at the Abbey.
    Roderic Giller OSB

  3. James F. Aziere on October 16, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Vivian was a special person in my life, always glad to see me, forever helpful when I had a questions, totally supported the family reunions, and helped me when I was researching the family history, Johnny and Vivian were my parents favorite cousins, card playing buddies, and a big part of my childhood memories when we went to Seneca to visit their family. Her wake and funeral occur are at a time I cannot attend and I never believed I would miss paying my respects when she passed away, I feel like I Iet her down. I have high school swimming practice this afternoon from 3 to 6:30, then a wedding, and tomorrow I am running an invitational swimming and diving meet so it’s impossible for me to make it. Please forgive me for not being there. She will forever be in my prayers.

    • Leddy Rothers on October 24, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Thank you jim… I did look for you as you were very special to mom! She always enjoyed your company and attention!!

  4. Kim M Osterhaus on October 17, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Sorry to hear of your mom’s death. I remember her as being such a kind and sweet lady. May she rest in peace.

  5. Bill Heideman on October 18, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    My condolences to all the family. I am sorry I was unable to attend either of the funeral services. Your mom was a very special person and will be missed by all.

  6. Donna Scott on October 20, 2020 at 6:35 am

    Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers to your family! May she RIP God Bless You All!❤️

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