Wanda Joyce Heins

October 27, 1928 - January 3, 2021

Mineral Point - Wanda J. Heins, 92, of Mineral Point died on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Wanda was born on October 27, 1928 in Scales Mound, IL the daughter of Wilhelm and Esther (Niemann) Scheele. She was united in marriage to Floyd H. Heins on January 8, 1948 at Shepherd of the Hill Church in Schapville, IL, he preceded her in death on May 30, 1986. Wanda and Floyd farmed for many years in the Mineral Point area and In 1984 they moved into Mineral Point. She worked at A & W in Dodgeville for 20 years. She was involved with the Mineral Point Legion Auxiliary Post 170 for many years as president and involved with the Iowa County Auxiliary. She was a lifetime quilter making many quilts for family and friends, she also crocheted many afghans. She enjoyed her quilting group helping make quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. She was a lifetime member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. Wanda's family was the most important part of her life. Wanda is survived by three children; Margery (Dean) Liddicoat, Barbara (John) Peters and William (Barbara) Heins; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Floyd, a grandson Joseph Peters, a brother Orrin (Shirley) Scheele, brother and sister-in-laws; Marvin and Marie Heins, Henry and Amy Heins, Florence and Glenn McKillip, Peggy and Wilbur Rogge. Private Family Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. The Rev. Robin Luckey will officiate. The funeral will be live-streamed thru the Peace Lutheran Church Facebook page. A public committal service will follow at the Belmont Cemetery at around 11:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Wanda J. Heins Memorial Fund and can be mailed to the family or to the Gorgen Funeral Home, 310 Ridge St. Mineral Point, WI 53565