Neil Leslie Heiden, age 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Neil was born in Monroe, Michigan on Oct 20, 1952 to parents Robert and Roberta Heiden.

Neil married Karen Heiden (Nirschl) at St. Michael Catholic Church, October 15, 1971 in Monroe Michigan.

Neil graduated from Monroe High School and Monroe Community College and played football for the Detroit Warriors (semi-pro football team). He worked 10 years at Ford Motor Company and then the United Postal Service for 30 years in Monroe and Blissfield.

Neil had a passion for coaching and officiating softball and wrestling, fishing (winning the FLW Tour on the Detroit River in 2005), gardening, decorating for Christmas, and treasured watching his daughters and grandchildren play sports. Neil also won the WTOL Biggest loser competition in 2018.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years Karen, his daughters Pollyanna (Ron Robing) and Amanda (Mike Babin), Sister Lori Cannell, brother Mark Heiden and 5 grandchildren (Justin, Emma and Jordan Robling, Alex and Brady Babin).

He is proceeded in death by his parents and his brother Dale Heiden.

Neil will be buried at Blissfield cemetery with memorial later in the summer. Neil had undeniable zest for life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.