Brett Heitkamp
October 03, 2015
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Brett Heitkamp, 22, passed away on October 3, 2015. Visitation will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines and the funeral service on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnston Evangelical Free Church, 9901 NW 62nd Ave. in Johnston, IA. Private family burial will be at Lincoln Cemetery in Polk City, IA.
Brett was born on February 28, 1993 to Le Ann and Dean Heitkamp. He attended Johnston High School and was a 2015 graduate of Buena Vista College in Storm Lake where he played basketball and was involved in ministry. It was Brett’s dream to play and coach basketball overseas.
Grieving his loss are his mother, Le Ann Heitkamp and step-father, Ron Van Wyngarden; his brother, Taylor Heitkamp; his grandmothers, Mary Jean Beecher and Rita Heitkamp; aunts and uncles, Coleen Heitkamp, Janet Heitkamp, Nick and Margo Kubik, Mary and Dodd Bader, Lynne and Carl Kuldell, Paula and Brian Harrington, and Jason and Sara Kubik; step-siblings, Eric, Emma, Scott and Michelle Van Wyngarden; and his many dear and special friends. Brett was preceded in death by his father, Dean Heitkamp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Johnston Evangelical Free Church or to Sports Ambassadors. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gloria Scholl
10/07/2015
Connor and I are so sorry to hear of Brett's passing. I remember the good old soccer days and then life seemed like it would last forever. LeAnn you have been through so much. Our prayers are with you and your family. We know Brett is in heaven with his dad.
Clemence Cadjoun
10/07/2015
To Janet and her whole Family,
Accept my deepest sympathy for the lost of this yound life.
God and Time are the healers of every wound.
Brett will be remenbered during our prayers
Fondly with love.
R. Brooks
10/07/2015
I wanted to let you know that my son really enjoyed having Brett be his coach at basketball camps over the past couple summers. He made an impact that our son will carry with him. God's grace be with you.
Rich and Sandy Gradoville
10/07/2015
We are so sorry to hear of Brett's passing. Our connection to Brett was seeing him play basketball at Johnston High School. His passion, work-ethic and attitude for his team really struck a chord with us. He was always excited to contribute, no matter what his opportunity was. Brett also treated other students so well.
Our thoughts are with Brett's family and friends.
Vicki Zimpo
10/07/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family for the loss of this wonderful young man.
C. Cook
10/07/2015
I did not know Brett, but have known Colleen since our high school days, and therefore have followed her nephews on the Facebook. Brett looks like he was a handsome, giving, vibrant person.
My sincere sympathy to all of his family and friends. I know he will be sorely missed.
God be with you till we meet again.
Kari Wallace Grett
10/06/2015
Le Anne & family: my heart breaks for you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You should be very proud of what a sweet boy he was. Sounds like his life was very well lived. Hold his memory close to your heart.
Kim and Todd Nordquist
10/06/2015
It is with great sadness that we write this note to you. Please know how very sorry we are for your loss and that your family is being lifted in our prayers. Wishing you peace....
Gregg and Patsy Walters
10/06/2015
We never met Brett but know his aunts, Colleen and Janet, love him deeply. We are so sorry for your loss. The whole family is in our prayers.
Delma Sanders Fromm
10/06/2015
My deepest sympathy to Rita, Colleen, Janet, and all of Brett's family for your loss. He sounded like such a fantastic guy. I am a friend and neighbor from our younger years in Iowa. With my thoughts and prayers.
Chris, Peggy, Jimmy and Michael Siebert
10/06/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wayne & Karen Wubker
10/06/2015
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Matt & Beth Tiby
10/06/2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are on our minds and in our prayers. Deepest sympathies to LeAnn and family.
Justin Becvar
10/06/2015
I hate hearing that he is gone, Brett and I met when we were in 1st grade and he was always a great friend. Always an awesome attitude and greeted me all the time as either "Mr. Becvar" or by my name. But he is in better place taken too soon though. Going to miss seeing your face in church but we will meet again. Condolences to his mom and little brother
Connie Warren
10/06/2015
Le Ann and family: I am very sorry for your loss. God be with you and bless you and your entire family. My prayers are with you.