Iris Hein

Iris "Mickey" Hein, age 80, Tomahawk, passed away March 3, 2010 at her son's home in Tomahawk. Mickey was born December 19, 1929 in Plain, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gruber) Meister. She married John F. Hein in 1952 in Plain, WI; he passed away March 23, 1984. Mickey formerly lived in Long Beach, California, later moving to Saudi Arabia, and finally settling in Tomahawk in 1962, where she and her husband owned and operated Inshalla Country Club for many years. She attended St. Mary's Nursing School in Madison in 1951, receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. She was employed as a surgical nurse at Seaside Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, California, finishing her nursing career at Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. She was very active as a hospice volunteer. Mickey was a member of the Fawn Lake Ladies' Group, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the St. Mary's Bridge Club. Mickey loved to travel, and in her younger years did so extensively while living in Saudi Arabia, visiting Africa, Asia, and Europe. Later in life, her faith took her to Megegoria. Survivors include: Son John (Peggy) Hein Tomahawk 4 sisters Betty Jo (Mike) Lins Waunakee Verda (John) Schmitz Plain Agnes Estreen Eau Claire Joan (Delmar) Ring Plain 3 brothers Jack (Lynn) Meister Muscoda Harley (Betty Ann) Meister Chatham, Illinois Buddy (Ruth) Meister Madison Mickey is further survived by 2 grandchildren - Andrew Hein, Tomahawk, and Meghan Hein, Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son - Mike, brothers - Don & Stan Meister, sister - Grace Meudt, and brothers-in-law - Joe Estreen and Bob Meudt. A Mass of Christian Burial for Iris "Mickey" Hein will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 from St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk. Fr. John Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of Mass at 4:00 p.m.