Apple Valley - March 3, 1937 - September 27, 2025 age 88 of Shoreview, MN. Born in Yankton, SD. St. Paul Central High School class of 1955, former camp counselor at Camp St. Croix, Yankton College class of 1959, Andover Newton Theological Seminary 1963, United Church of Christ Assistant Minister Greenfield MA 1963-64 and Minister Wauseon OH 1965-67. U of Minnesota PHD American Studies 1974. Professional Musician and lifetime member of the Twin Cities Musician Union 1975-2015. Involved in the founding of the HumanistsMN (chapter granted on December 27, 2000). Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Alfhild (Julseth) Heffron and brother Dale Heffron. Survived by his loving wife Margaret "Peg" of 66 years, Sister Terry Bricher, Sons Timothy (Jean) and Andrew (Susan) Heffron, Grandchildren Andrea Shipley, Cameron Heffron, Kyle Heffron, Bridget Heffron, Great Grandchildren Evelyn Shipley. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 8th at SummerHouse of Shoreview senior living community 4655 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126. Social gathering 10:30 am, Celebration of Life 11:00 am. Lunch to follow the service. Please send memorial donations to: HumanistsMN, P.O. Box 582997, Minneapolis, MN 55458-2997 or Y Camp St. Croix, 532 Co Rd F, Hudson, WI 54106.