IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ivan G
Hiestand
April 14, 1946 – November 18, 2018
Ivan G. Hiestand, age 72, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly at St Mary Medical Center Sunday, November 18, 2018. Ivan worked for ArcelorMittal Steel (formerly Bethlehem Steel) as a Sr. Safety Engineer from April 1969 to March 2016. He was born April 14, 1946 in Watseka, Illinois to the late Chester and Mary (Sears) Hiestand. Ivan was a USMC Veteran of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3 rd Marine Division, serving during the Vietnam War. He was wounded in action on September 16, 1967 for which he received a Purple Heart. He was a life member of Valparaiso VFW Post #988, Disabled American Veterans, and a member of the Indiana Archeological Society. Ivan was an avid fisherman, a lover of the North Woods, an old car enthusiast, a basketball fan and coach. Ivan was a friend to all who crossed his path.
Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pamela Hiestand (Nee Blatz); three daughters, Tamara Hiestand of Valparaiso, Nerissa Hiestand of Lake Station and Holly (Jeff) Wheeler of Carmel; five grandchildren, Kaylin Keilman, Kristin Joyce, Dane, Tate and Phoebe Wheeler; Four brothers, Chester Hiestand of South Chicago Heights, David (Penny) Hiestand of Hobart, Terry (Joyce) Hiestand of North Judson and Kevin (Barbara) Hiestand of Hebron; his sister, Marilyn (Jim) Brown of Leesburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Rees Funeral Home 600 W. Old Ridge Road Hobart, Indiana 46342. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are preferred to VFW Post #988 705 Roosevelt Road Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Online condolences may be submitted at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .
Visitation
Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel
4:00 - 7:00 pm
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Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel
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