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A visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 4:00pm until 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:00am, at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Road, Kenosha.
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Rochelle Lee Heideman, 79, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born in Bath, Maine, on June 13, 1942, daughter of the late Cecil and Heidi (Née: Hendrick) Young.
She was united in marriage to William “Pat” Heideman, on February 14, 1977. Pat preceded her in death on February 7, 2021.
Rochelle proudly and faithfully served her country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. Her enlistment included a two-year post in Frankfurt, Germany. She was honorably discharged in May of 1964 at the rank of Personnel Specialist SP5 E5. After the Army, she lived in San Francisco for two years, then moved to Chicago, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Pat. They married and became parents of two daughters, Valerie and Kimberly. During that time, they settled in Kenosha, WI, near where Pat had grown up.
She was very active in her children’s lives as they grew. In addition, she worked part-time in administration at the Kenosha Public Museum for 20 years, retiring in 2008.
Rochelle loved to bowl and participated in many leagues throughout her life. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 25 years, working as a Sunday School Teacher, leading Bible Study & participating in many charitable events. In her later years, Rochelle frequented the Kenosha Senior Center where she enjoyed playing dominoes and socializing.
Rochelle will be deeply missed by her daughters, Valerie (Josh) Nielsen, Kimberly (Emad) Jrabaa; grandson, Amir Jrabaa; half-sister, Jane Seaman; half-brother, Alan (Karen) Seaman; stepbrother, Fred (Carol) Taylor; nieces, Samantha Seaman and Johanna (Doug) Ellis, her cat Macho; granddogs Sgt. Pepper, Lanie and Chief, and other loved ones too numerous to mention.
Rochelle is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Heidi Young; and her husband, Pat Heideman.
A visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 4:00pm until 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:00am, at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Road, Kenosha.
Nancy Mathews says
I had the pleasure of working with Rochelle for near 20 years at the Kenosha Public Museums. She brought joy to every day. Sending my sincere sympathy to Valerie and Kimberly and their families and the other family members.
Clarice Rohling says
Deepest sympathy being sent your way. Losing your Mom so close to the passing of your Dad
must be very difficult to accept but may it help to know that others are thinking of your family – peace be with you all.
Pastor Grace Cajiuat says
My prayers are with you as you come together to grieve and celebrate her life.
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Rochelle served God with love and joy as she gave her spiritual gifts through Wesley United Methodist Church. We give praise to God for her life and witness.
Joan and John Curran and Genny Biba says
Our sympathy Valerie and Kimberly on the death of your mother. She was a lovely lady. My mother and father lived next door to your parents when you were little girls. My husband and I would talk to Rochelle many times at the museum. Our condolences and prayers to you and your family.