David C Heegard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David Clair Heegard “Dave” age 69 of Dublin, Ohio passed away May 10th, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by family. Dave was born the oldest of 7 children on June 28th, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota to Buck and Shirley Heegard. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dave married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn VanDenover, in 1971 and shortly after began what would become a very successful sales career in the professional turf industry. An avid golfer and accomplished fisherman, his most cherished roles were those of husband, father and grandfather. Affectionately known as “Dad Dave” to his five grandchildren, he would be sure to tell anyone that stood still long enough to listen how much he adored them. Preceded in death by: his father, Darrel “Buck” Heegard; mother, Shirley Ann Heegard; and sister, Nancy Bowden. Survived by: his wife, JoAnn Heegard; children: daughter, Jenna (Shannon) Cox; son, Kelly (Jenny) Heegard; grandchildren: Cora, Francis, Ella, David and Andrew; siblings: Mary (Chuck) Distad, John Heegard, Joan (Mike) Jutson, Ann (Brian) Westberg, Joe (Myrna) Heegard, brother-in-law Mike “Bones” Bowden; beloved nieces and nephews; and childhood best friends of 60 plus years Dirk Nelson and Rollie (Becky) Halverson. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Feeding America (feedingamerica.org) or your local food pantry in his memory.

David C Heegard

June 28, 1950 - May 10, 2020