Orville Heide

Orville LeRoy Heide, age 77, of Casper, passed away February 17, 2016. LeRoy was born August 3, 1938 in Coin, IA to Orville and Mary (Leonard) Heide. He was lifetime plumber and pipefitter was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 193. He proudly served in the Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. While serving in the Air Force he met his wife Lorraine (Pavao) in Hawaii and were married in 1963. They were later divorced but remained close. LeRoy was also a Pastor and member of Community of Christ for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. LeRoy was a very kind and generous person who never met a stranger. LeRoy was so proud of the 20 years he had spent as a maintenance worker at the Quail Run Apartments where he made many lasting friendships.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Lorraine Heide, son Bradley (Theresa), daughters; Kelly Heide, Susan (Kim) Kihle and Kimberly Heide, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 brothers Dan and Tom, 2 sisters Mary and Joyce, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in LeRoy's honor will be held at the Newcomer Funeral Home-Casper Chapel on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community of Christ Church 2303 E. 15th St. Casper, WY 82609 in LeRoy's memory.

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