Heather Ann Lansman, 51, of Rippey passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A visitation will be held Sunday, June 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home-Perry Chapel at 1721 Park St. in Perry. A Celebration of Life service will take place Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Hope at 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Rippey Cemetery in Rippey, Iowa.
Heather was born on Jan. 25, 1974, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Allen and Gretchen (Tank) Rowedder.
She was raised in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson-Scranton High School in 1992. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in early childhood education.
On May 20, 1995, Heather married the love of her life, Dean Lansman, in Jefferson. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with two children, Morgan and Logan, who were the center of Heather’s world.
Heather deeply cherished family game nights, girls’ days and phone calls just to check in. Her love knew no bounds. Her family and furry companions were her whole heart.
For 16 years Heather worked in education, most recently as the administrative assistant at Paton-Churdan Community School District. She adored her students, especially the littles, and loved witnessing the sweet moments between children of all ages.
Heather’s faith was a guiding light in her life. She was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines and found great comfort in her relationship with Jesus.
Heather had a vibrant love for life. She enjoyed tailgating, mowing, long drives, golf outings, bike rides and sunrises/sunsets.
She was selfless, compassionate and an incredible cook who was always eager to lend a hand.
Heather was a wonderful coordinator when it came to gardening and home projects, duties her husband Dean graciously fulfilled. She found joy in bird watching, quiet mornings with Dean on their porch, sipping coffee together and taking vacations, just as long as they weren’t too long.
Heather’s heart of gold and gentle spirit left an imprint on everyone she met. Her memory will live on through the many lives she touched.
Heather is survived by her loving husband, Dean Lansman of Rippey; daughter, Morgan (Ryan Baade) Lansman of West Des Moines; son, Logan (Emilee Hamann) Lansman of Rippey; parents, Allen and Gretchen Rowedder of Jefferson; maternal grandmother, Helena Tank of Carroll; brother, Tracy Rowedder of Harlan, and his children, Blake, Brody and Bailey Rowedder; mother-in-law, Sue Lansman of Jefferson; grandmother-in-law, Delite Monahan of Jefferson; brother-in-law, David (Lisa) Lansman of Grand Junction, and their children, Dylan (Bonnie) Lansman, Grayson, Kasha and Allie (Zach Wiggins) Lansman; her cherished dogs, Hank (affectionately known as Nana’s favorite) and Nike, along with her beloved birds; as well as a host of many other loving relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Glenn and Dorothy Rowedder; maternal grandfather, Cliff Tank; father-in-law, Willie Lansman Jr.; and grandparents-in-law, Larry Gardner, Louis Monahan and Wilfred and Lucille Lansman.
Heather’s service will be live-streamed at: https://wdm.lutheranchurchofhope.org/funeral-livestream/. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation in Heather’s honor. Online condolences may be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com.
