Aug 26, 2022

Dwight Dean Heikes

Posted Aug 26, 2022 5:02 PM

Dwight Dean Heikes, 83, of Norton, KS passed away August 24, 2022, at Whispering Pines. He was born May 30, 1939, on the family farm in Dellvale, KS to LaMoine R. and Opal M. (Pratt) Heikes.

Dwight attended Lenora Grade School and graduated from Lenora High School. He joined the Army in 1962 and served for the National Guard for over 37 years, he worked full time in the maintenance division in Norton. Dwight married Kathy on June 20, 1981. He was a beloved member of the Enfield Funeral Home family and staff for many years before his retirement.

Dwight was a member of Odd Fellows (Past Nobel Grand) since 1958 and Eagles Lodge (Charter member and Past President) since 1966. He also served with the Boy Scout and Cub Scouts on the District level and was on the board for the Norton Andbe Home.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, LaMoine and Opal; wife, Kathy, and brother, Dennis. He is survived by his children: Pam Heikes of Lawrence, KS and Brian Heikes of Shawnee, KS; stepchildren: Damian Campbell of Parker, CO, Darren Campbell of Hays, KS, and Kerie Donahy of Wichita, KS; brother, Donald (Gloria) Heikes of Lenora, KS; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life with military honors will be held 10:00 am Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Norton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sunshine Learning Center or FOE #3288 Aerie and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com