Norbert J. Heinen, 92, passed away on March 28, 2025 at Crestview Nursing and Residential Living in Seneca surrounded by his family.

Norbert was born on January 7, 1933 to Clem and Agatha (Huerter) Heinen on a farm north of Kelly. He attended school in Kelly. Norbert knew early in his life that he wanted to farm. He spent his early years working in Topeka at the Meadow Gold Creamery. This job allowed him to save up some money to buy his first farm.

On September 3, 1962, Norbert married Jane Gudenkauf at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. They made their home on a farm by Kelly and built a life they loved filled with laughter and memories. They celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage together. The two were blessed with three children Scott, Marya and Glenn.

Norbert had a great love of farming and took great pride in planting and harvesting his fields. He could often be found cleaning and polishing his equipment and keeping everything in tip top shape. In addition to his love of farming and the land, he was most proud of his children and his grandchildren and would tell you that they were his greatest accomplishment.

Norbert was a man of deep faith. He was a member of St. Bede's Parish in Kelly, KS where he was a member of the St. Joseph's Society and regularly attended Mass.

Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Agatha Heinen; sisters, Helen Sack, Mildred Mathewson, Jeanette Heinen, and Alice Heinen.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane; children, Scott (Kaylene) of Seneca, Marya (Neal) of Bern, Glenn (Leah) of Seneca; as well as 4 granddaughters: Nyah, Kate, Adelaide and Marin, and 8 grandsons: Colton, Jake, Will, Dane, Isaac, Sullivan, Grant and Ian. He is also survived by his sisters Arlene Gudenkauf of Seneca and Dorothy (Bill) Eaton of Wamego.

Rosaries will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Viet Nguyen on April 1, 2025, at St. Bede's Catholic Church in Kelly at 10:00 A.M.

Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for the Kelly Heritage Fund and for the Parkinson's Foundation and may be sent in care of the family. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .