Dallas Eugene Heller

Dallas Eugene Heller, 79, passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center on July 19, 2023.

He was born on a farm in Pipestone, Minnesota to Ralph and Alice (Jaycox) Heller on October 28, 1943. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy for four years as a radar technician, stationed in Brunswick, Maine. He flew on P2V patrol planes throughout the eastern seaboard.

He married Georgette Lemay in Maine on July 15, 1967. He earned a wildlife degree at Humboldt State, California, then a Range Management degree at MSU, Bozeman, Montana. He worked for three years for the Bureau of Land Management in Yuma, Arizona before coming to Worland, Wyoming where he retired in 2011. After retirement, he and his wife bought a camper. They spent the next 4 summers exploring northern Canada and Alaska.

He loved his life in Wyoming. He successfully hunted elk with his buddy, Gregg and enthusiastically but unsuccessfully fished. He loved camping, kayaking, ice fishing and snowshoeing in the Big Horns. His gardening skills were welcomed by many friends. Banjo Road was kept trash free from his frequent seven-mile walks.

Dallas was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Heller.

He is survived by his loving wife, Georgette; son, Abram (Mallory) Heller of Petaluma, California; daughters, Charity Heller of Portland, Oregon and Amity (Luke) Twibell of Gillette, Wyoming; brother, David (Debbie) Heller of Longmont, Colorado; grandchildren: Lincoln, Everett, Brayden, Tucker, Gabriel Hogge and Grace Hogge.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Father Robert Rodgers officiating. Rosary will be held 7:00 PM, Monday July 24, 2023 at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Catholic Relief Services and sent to PO Box 524 Worland, Wyoming 82401. Online condolences may be made at http://www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.