Melvin “Mel” Francis Heidt, died on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. Benedict’s Health Center, Dickinson with family by his side. Mel’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson with Fr. Robert Shea as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dickinson. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. with Deacon Bob Stockert presiding.
Melvin “Mel” was born December 16, 1955 to Harry and Betty (Kuntz) Heidt in Dickinson. Mel graduated from Dickinson High School in 1974. When Mel was younger, he enjoyed playing basketball and as he got older he enjoyed snowmobiling and anything to do with cars; whether working on them, racing them, or crashing them in the derby. Mel was awarded “Best Decorated” a few times on his derby cars. He loved his ‘66 Chevelle, but his blue ‘69 Chevelle was his pride and joy. Mel enjoyed fishing and playing various card games with family. He also enjoyed going to the races and watching the Mavericks play basketball.
He held his family, friends, nieces and nephews close to his heart. Mel was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer advice whenever he could. He held various jobs throughout the years, his most memorable being with Bertram Drilling.
Mel is survived by his siblings, Shirley (Dave) Smith, David Heidt (fiancée, Cindy Dvorak), Elaine Novotny, Jackie (Ron) Schlinger, and Dennis Heidt (fiancée, Amy Reimche); sister-in-law, JoAnn Heidt; brother-in-law, Ron Herauf; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry; sister, Alvina Herauf; sister-in-law, Diana Heidt; brothers-in-law, Earl Novotny and Wayne Stroh; niece, Shelle (Smith) Butschek; and great-nephew, “Little Mathew”.
The extended family would like to sincerely thank Northland Pace Care Services, St. Benedict Health Center, Ladbury Funeral Service, and his friends who visited and spent time with uncle Mel over the last few years. God Bless you all!
