Eulalia Heimstead

Eulalia "Jean" Heimstead, age 97 of Darlington, WI passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington, WI. She was born on May 31, 1926 in Lamont Township where she spent her entire childhood. She graduated from Darlington High School. Following her high school graduation she moved to Madison to pursue a nursing degree at the age of 18. While at school, she met her future husband, Robert C. Heimstead. After she completed her nursing degree, she and Robert were married at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, WI on March 31, 1951. They then moved to Louisana where they started their family. They then moved to New Orleans where the remained from 1960 - 1971. They finally settled in Houston, TX where they resided until the unexpected death of Bob in 1987. Eulalia then moved back to Wisconsin and lived in Madison where she continued working as a caregiver. Eulalia is survived by her children: Debra (Terry) Rowland of Springfield, VA, Steven Heimstead of Fort Worth, TX, Ann (Tomas) Lawler of Fort Worth, and Michael (Beverly) Heimstead of Austin, TX; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother: Phillip (Carolyn) Lancaster of rural Darlington; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert in 1987; and two brothers: Kenneth Lancaster and Keith Lancaster. Eulalia was a member of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Madison and could often times be found volunteering in the church office. She enjoyed doing crosswords, going for walks, golfing, and reading. She was a devout Christian that loved to read the bible and study God's word. In her younger years, Eulalia enjoyed traveling and made sure to bring her family to the home farm back in Wisconsin for the summer. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Main St., Darlington) with Rev. Matthew Wipperman of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Lamont Cemetery in rural Darlington, WI. A visitation will be held Wednesday February 7, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Eulalia's name.