Pella Resident Gene De Heer Dies at 87

Funeral services scheduled for longtime community member

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:14pm

Gene De Heer, an 87-year-old resident of Pella, Iowa, has passed away. Funeral services for De Heer will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 10 am at the Van Dyk – Duven Funeral Home in Pella. A visitation with the family will take place the previous day, Wednesday, from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

Why it matters

As a longtime member of the Pella community, De Heer's passing marks the loss of a valued community member. The funeral services provide an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together and honor his life and legacy.

The details

Funeral arrangements for Gene De Heer include a visitation on Wednesday, March 18th from 4-6 pm at the Van Dyk – Duven Funeral Home in Pella. The funeral service will be held the following day, Thursday, March 19th, at 10 am at the same funeral home. Interment will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

  • Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18th from 4-6 pm.
  • Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 10 am.
  • Interment will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

The players

Gene De Heer

An 87-year-old resident of Pella, Iowa.

Van Dyk – Duven Funeral Home

The funeral home in Pella, Iowa that is handling the arrangements for Gene De Heer.

Oakwood Cemetery

The cemetery in Pella, Iowa where Gene De Heer will be interred.

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The takeaway

The passing of Gene De Heer marks the loss of a longtime and valued member of the Pella community. The funeral services provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his life and legacy.