Ballou P. (B.P.) “Stub” Heigele, 93, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Lakeside Meadows in Osage Beach, Mo.
Stub was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Iola, the son of Ballou and Hazel (Epley) Heigele.
Stub graduated from Iola High School in the class of 1938. He went on to attend Allen County Junior College and San Diego State University.
He was united in marriage in 1942 to Elethea Mae Drake in San Diego, and together they shared 72 years of marriage until his death.
Stub was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Iola. He also served as Past Exalted Ruler of the Iola Elks Lodge.
Stub served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war ended, he returned home to operate the family upholstery repair business, established in 1901 and continuing through 2002. Four generations operated the business from father to son.
Stub is survived by his wife, Elethea Mae; his son, Robert and wife Debbie, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ballou and Hazel Heigel; and his son, Randy, who passed away in 2002.
Memorial donations are suggested to the donor’s charity of choice.
Stub was cremated at his request and no formal services are scheduled.
Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Mo.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgescottfuneralhomes.com.
Stub Heigele
