Joseph "Joe" Thomas Heffron

Joseph “Joe” Thomas Heffron, age 55, of Georgetown, IA, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at MercyOne is Des Moines, IA, due to complications from pneumonia. Joe was born on July 26, 1967, the son of Joseph and Kareen (McCarty) Heffron. He grew up attending school in Albia, graduating from the Albia High School with the class of 1985. Following high school, Joe attended NMSU (Northeast Missouri State University) majoring in Communication. On September 24, 1994, he was united in marriage to Carol Tripp at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Georgetown and to this union, a son, Cy, was born. Joe and Carol shared 28 years of marriage prior to Joe’s passing. Joe grew up helping his father on the farm. He owned real estate rental properties and assisted living facilities in the Des Moines area. Joe also worked at Cargill and Wacker Chemical Corporation in Eddyville as an operator technician. Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia. He enjoyed history and collecting historical guns. Joe was a fun loving guy who made lifelong friends in college. He had a big voice but an even bigger heart. Joe was easy to love and loved easily. Joe is survived by his wife, Carol Heffron; a son, Cy (Shea) Heffron; his parents, Joe and Kareen Heffron; a brother, Kevin Heffron; his mother-in-law, Jerry Tripp; and a brother-in-law, Dave Tripp. Joe is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Joe was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Joe Tripp. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Georgetown, with Joe’s family present to greet family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Georgetown, with Father Tom Holder, Father Mark Yates, C.PP.S, Father Michael Volkmer, C.PP.S. and Deacon Ed Kamerick officiating. Burial will follow services at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Georgetown. Following the committal service, Joe’s family would like to invite everyone to the Georgetown Hall for a Celebration of Joe’s life and a time of fellowship. An open memorial has been established to the family to be determined at a later date.

Joseph "Joe" Thomas Heffron

July 26, 1967 - March 6, 2023