Steven “Steve” Vincent Heeter

Steven “Steve” Vincent Heeter, 67, of Joplin passed away April 9, 2021 at his home in Joplin. Heeter was born in Monett on Aug. 13, 1953; the son of Charles and Teresa (Nolan) Heeter. Heeter attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Pierce City High School in 1971. He played in the Pierce City band during high school. He immediately joined the Army National Guard. He was married to Lori Loyd Dec. 9, 2000 in Joplin. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was a cab driver many years, worked as a paramedic and worked in telemetry at Mercy.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Erica Martin of Joplin and Nicole Watson of Joplin; mother, Teresa Heeter of Pierce City; brothers, Mike Velten of Neosho, Charles Heeter of Bella Vista, Ark. and Tom Heeter of Neosho; sisters, Teri England of Pierce City, Janine King of Pierce City, Mari Heeter of Joplin, Carrie Sanders of Monett and Amy Barnes of Joplin; four grandchildren and many other nieces and nephews. Heeter was preceded in death by his father, Charles Heeter in 2004 and a son, Chad Heeter in 1995.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City April 15, 2021. Heeter was cremated at his request. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.