Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Heikkila of Duluth, MN passed away March 27, 2026.
Betty was born on December 10, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to Loyd and Olga (nee Huseth) Peter of Randolph, MN. She graduated from high school in Randolph, attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and the Minneapolis Business College. She was employed as a secretary in Minneapolis and later retired from the Duluth School Food Service in 1986.
Betty married Arnold Heikkila on August 8, 1953 in Northfield, MN. Arnold served in the Army military police for two years and then was employed by the University of Minnesota. They resided in Augusta, GA, Minneapolis, Walker, Bagley and Duluth, MN. They spent 26 years wintering in Alamo, TX after retirement.
She is survived by her husband Arnie and their children: Nancy Wagner, Arlington, VA; Susan (Tom) Oland, Casper, WY; Steven, Duluth, MN; Cheryl Ziehl, Douglas, GA; Kevin (Linda), Montesano, WA; and Jeff (Jackie), Duluth, MN. There are 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, sister Elaine Peter, and grandson Travis Ziehl.
She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd since 1967. Cremation was by the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth. Internment is at the Randolph Lakeside Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
