Lloyd F. Hebig

Lloyd F. Hebig, 82, of Stewartville, Minn., died on Friday February 3, 2023, of natural causes, at his home.

Lloyd Francis Hebig was born on November 29, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, to Archie and Sylvia (Jorgenson) Hebig. He grew up on the family farm in rural Spring Valley, and attended Spring Valley schools, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1958. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1962, serving three years. Following his discharge, he continued to serve four years in the Army Reserve. Lloyd was married in 1968 to Eileen Lily and they were later divorced. He later moved to Colorado, then on to Oklahoma before returning to the Spring Valley area. Before settling down in Stewartville, he was employed for a number of years at Boyum Foods in Stewartville and also was employed as a caretaker at the Interstate 90 rest stop between High Forest and Dexter, Minn. He enjoyed watching QVC, gardening, fishing, and tinkering in his backyard. Lloyd loved his family and enjoyed helping his granddaughters and watching his great-grandchildren.

Lloyd is survived by his daughter Jodie Smith of Minnesota City, Minn.; his sister Jeannie Niemeyer and brother Lynn (Phyllis) Hebig, both of Spring Valley, Minn.;  four grand-daughters Ashley (Apollo) Castillo, Samantha Smith, Teresa (Chris) Daniels and Carmon (Wade) Hoffer and great-grandchildren Nathanial, Solara, David, Elijah, Emitt and Aspyn and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In keeping with Lloyd’s wishes, no services or visitation will be held. A private family burial will take place at MN State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville. Condolences and memories of Lloyd are welcome at www.griffin-gray.com.