Jerry D. Heistan, 57, Celina, died at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 19, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born June 18, 1954, in St. Marys to John "Jack" and Margaret Sunderhus Heistan. His father is deceased; his mother survives in Sarasota, Fla.

Also surviving are sons, Nicholas Heistan, St. Marys, Travis Heistan and Tylar Heistan, both of Celina; a daughter, Melissa Heistan, Columbus; brothers, John (Sharon) Heistan, Coldwater, Jeff (Sonya) Heistan, Shawnee, Jim (Susie) Heistan, St. Marys; sisters, Kathy (Don) Kilbourne, Indianapolis, Karen Heistan, Sarasota; a former wife, Lisa Heistan, Celina; and one grandchild.

Deceased is a brother, Joe Heistan.

He served with the U.S. Navy and was a disabled veteran. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Celina, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both in Celina, and Ducks Unlimited.

Service is 2 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens.

Calling is noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.