Maurice Joseph "Moe" Heddinghaus

Maurice Joseph “Moe” Heddinghaus, 83 of Moberly, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born March 19, 1936 in Moberly to Edward Joseph and Justina (Schmidt) Heddinghaus.

Moe served his country in the United States Army before receiving an honorable discharge. He started Heddinghaus Sheet Metal in 1970 and owned and operated it until retiring in 1999.

Moe married Shirley Frans on December 5, 1959 at the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Moberly and she survives of the home. Also surviving are his children; Larry Dean Heddinghaus and wife Rebecca, Donna Marie Fainter and husband Tracy, Joseph Alan Heddinghaus and wife Sherry and Michael Edward Heddinghaus all of Moberly, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister, Virginia Kelly and husband A.B., nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Donald, Clarence and Leonard Heddinghaus and three sisters, Mary-Margaret Moore, Gertrude Evans and Nora Mae Flaspohler.

Moe was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. Christopher Study Club and was a faithful member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, woodworking, traveling with his wife Shirley and sharing his faith.  Moe especially enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christos Center.

A funeral mass celebrating and honoring Moe’s life was held at the St. Pius X Catholic Church. Committal prayer and burial followed in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.