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.
Julie Hartzler
10/06/2015
Le Ann, Taylor, and family ~ We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are all being lifted up in prayer.
Sarah Fredregill Wilson
10/06/2015
Le Ann and family. My heart breaks. But know you are all loved and that we are all here for you. God Bless
Jessica Wilkerson
10/06/2015
Brett had such an infectious personality and smile. He was always fun to be around. I really enjoyed coaching with him at Court Time Basketball camps. Every morning he'd say "Coach Jess!! What's up?!" Then we would discuss what his mother had made him for lunch for the day. It was Usually about 4 PB&Js. And carrots. Seems like he always had carrots. He was truly one of a kind and the favorite coach of all the campers and personally my favorite co worker. It was impossible to be in a bad mood when Brett was around. I am fortunate for the opportunity to know him. Rest Easy Pau.
Lori & Tim Stiles, Andrew, Austin & Adam
10/05/2015
Our deepest sympathies to you, Le Ann, & Taylor; Ron and the whole extended family. What an amazing young man. Gone far too soon. No words can express our sadness for you. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.
Only comfort is knowing he's welcomed to Heaven by his dad. Both, sadly missed by all.
Bobby Quayle
10/05/2015
My Deepest Sympathies to you Le Ann, Taylor and extended family. As you already know Brett was an amazing young man who touched everyone he came in contact with. It was amazing to see him share his love for basketball as well as his Lord. He will be missed. I will miss his honesty, love for life and desire to be obedient to God.
Allen Clark
10/05/2015
As a co-worker during Court time basketball camps it was a pleasure to be working along side Brett. He not only kept the kids happy but he also kept the staff in a good mood through the long summer days. You'll be missed Brett, To the Heitkamp Family your in my prayers.
-Allen Clark
Kurt Schroeder
10/05/2015
I was a co-worker of Brett's aunt Colleen in Washington, and heard so much about him from her -- all of the fun they had when he and Taylor visited DC and when she and Janet visited the family in Iowa. And it was clear that Colleen was so proud of Brett and his accomplishments.
I met Brett and Taylor during one of their DC visits when they came downtown to meet Colleen after work, and even during just that brief meeting, both brothers seemed like such nice young guys. The world needs people like that, and Brett should have been with us so much longer.
My condolences to Brett's family for their great loss.
Terri and Bob Wallace
10/05/2015
There are no words. We are so very sorry. My only comfort is knowing Dean and Brett are together again.