Heidi L. Micek

Heidi L. Micek, 59, passed away August 19, 2026, in Aguilar, Colorado, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born November 20, 1966, in Creve Coeur, St. Louis, Missouri, to John and Marilyn Liesmann (Hartzell).

Heidi grew up in St. Louis County and graduated from Pattonville High School in 1985, where she enjoyed Girls' Camp and summer adventures with friends. She cherished time with extended family on their farms and during the holidays, and grew up fishing, hiking, and hunting with her grandfathers. She enjoyed fishing, hiking and hunting with her grandfathers and later on with her own family. Family meant everything to Heidi, and she held a firm testimony and deep faith in Jesus Christ that carried her through life's difficulties.

After high school, Heidi earned an associate's degree from Ricks College, a Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University, and a Master of Science from Webster University. A lifelong learner, she loved helping young people become all they could be, and moved to Gulnare, Colorado, to teach at Aguilar Elementary and Middle Schools, later working as a teacher and student aide in Aguilar and then in Walsenburg.

It was in Colorado that Heidi met her sweetheart, Duane A. Micek. They married on June 27, 1992, on the mountainside of the family ranch overlooking the valley, beginning a marriage of 35 years. Ten years later they were blessed with their most loved treasure, Gracie L. Micek.

Heidi loved camping, fishing, and spending time laughing and joking with family and friends, including Diane Maddox and Linn Baker. Known for her big smile and contagious laugh, she was loved by many throughout the community.

Survivors include her husband, Duane A. Micek of Aguilar, CO; daughter Gracie L. Iager (Micek) and son-in-law Kristopher Iager of Aguilar, CO; Mother Marilyn Liesmann (Hartzell) of Aguilar, CO; mother-in-law Sandy Micek (Thompson); and siblings Kelly (Wade) Forbush of Castle Rock, CO, Kristopher (Amy) Liesmann of O'Fallon, MO, and Katie (Sung) Moon of Broomfield, CO.

She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Liesmann; father-in-law, John C. Micek; brother-in-law, Earl J. Micek; Aunt Rita M. Thompson (Uncle Charles A. Healey); and Aunt Esther E. Pugnetti (Uncle Angelo Pugnetti).