James "Jim" A. Heath

James “Jim” A. Heath, 77, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born in Waterloo on May 7, 1949, the son of Merle and Helena (Neuhalfen) Heath. Jim graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1967, then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Cedar Falls and began a 41-year career with CF Utilities. Jim retired in 2007 as lead gas service technician. He married Diane Weber on October 10, 1970, in Jesup and they had three children together, later divorcing. Jim married Teresa (Holmes) Grapp on February 3, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV.

Jim was known for his generosity, always willing to help others in need. He was a longtime member of Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jim also had a talent for smoking meats. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by many.

Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Teresa Heath of Cedar Falls; children, Melissa (Daryl) Goetsch of Rochester, MN, Jennifer Hallman of Waterloo, and Matthew (Shauna) Heath of Cedar Falls; stepchildren, Wes (Kristen) Grapp of Waverly, and Amanda Grapp (Christina Gronowski) of Grundy Center; 6 grandchildren, Collin, Kaleigh and Wrenley Heath, Jim and Krystal Goetsch, and Tyler (Kate) Hallman; 3 step-grandchildren, Dylan, Remi and Kellen Grapp; 2 great-grandchildren, Max and Sam Hallman; and siblings, Leo (Jean) Heath of Cedar Falls, and Connie (Jim) Taylor of Cedar Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald, Richard, Joseph and Kenneth Heath; and sisters, Bernadine Nielsen, Marlene Jeys and Phyllis Lane.

Jim’s graveside service will be held at 11am, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Hillside Cemetery in Cedar Falls with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard and Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 Honor Guard. Following the burial, a reception will be held from 12pm-3pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 4074 in Cedar Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jim’s family or Cedar Valley Hospice.

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