Brady Heiling

Brady Heiling, age 19, of Clara City, Minnesota, tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a senseless auto accident caused by a drunk driver on July 25th, 2025 at the UW University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 2 pm at Willmar Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 from 4-7 pm also at Willmar Assembly of God and will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday. A short fellowship in the church fellowship hall will take place before leaving for interment which will take place at Strombeck Cemetery in Montevideo, MN where Brady will be laid to rest next to the love of his life Hallie Helgeson.

Service available at https://www.youtube.com/live/BoUiX1etdXA?si=W3wdwkzB6nBGwT9L

Brady Allen Heiling was born into this world on January 10th, 2006, in Willmar, MN to Josh and Jen (Hosek) Heiling. Brady was well loved from the start as he was the first baby on both sides and consumed everyone’s world. His bright blue eyes and bleach blonde hair melted the hearts of every person he met. His endless questions and extensive vocabulary from a very young age are amongst many favorite Brady memories. Brady’s pure and innocent heart created a curious mind that continuously saw the world through awe and wonder. It was evident early on that there was nothing ordinary about Brady, from his flashy hairstyles, to his clothes trends that followed him all the way to his unique prom suit choices. This kid was different and not afraid to embrace it. Brady was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City, MN and continued his faith journey through Royal Rangers and doctrine class at the Assembly of God Church in Willmar. He then attended Epic youth services until graduating from MACCRAY High School in 2024. Brady excelled in school often showing years of advance knowledge and was a model student to have in the classroom. He graduated with honors ranked high in his class. He demonstrated kindness and compassion to all those around him which naturally drew people to him. His humble servant heart was very pronounced as he would make you feel at ease and know that he had your back. To know Brady was to respect Brady.

Brady also had a love for birds. From a young age he raised chickens, often times greeting them with “hellooooo ladies!” He most recently started raising guinea hens which he was anxiously waiting for babies to hatch. On the day of his passing 14 baby guineas made their presence known on our farm. The first born, rule following, neat and tidy Brady loved his life and lived it well. He enjoyed lifting weights, traveling, water sports, snowmobiling, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, working, taking care of his animals, playing video games with Zoey and little cousins, cheering on his sisters Korri and Zoey at all of their events and spoiling Hallie!

Brady was very work orientated and motivated his whole life, at the age of 3 Brady wore a wristwatch in order to plan his daily events in a timely manner. He loved working and getting projects done. He was always planning and working toward a goal. He started to weight train early on with his mom and soon grew into the competitive beast that so many know and love. He set the bar high for his friends and classmates often out lifting, out running and out working all those around him. He worked hard every single day to be the best he could be and it showed. He always gave everything he had to give and never gave up. With this work ethic and drive it got him qualified to compete at the State Track and Field event 2 years in a row. On the football field he was also a force to be reckoned with often times having the most tackles in a game. He did his part and he did it well. He love the game and he loved his guys!

Brady was constantly in motion. From a young age he talked about his future and plans to work with his dad. After completing many college credits while still in high school, Brady also completed online classes at Lake Area Technical college this past year while working full time alongside his dad operating heavy equipment, driving truck and doing dirt work. He spent the year working hard to save money before he and Hallie would start college on campus at Lake Area Tech in Watertown, SD in just a few weeks. Brady’s goal was to complete the diesel technology program with an AAS degree and have his own shop and work alongside his dad.

The doctors called Brady a “rare Phenomenon” and we all know that to be true. The gifts of life that Brady will give to others through donation speaks volumes of his strong and heroic character.

Though only 19, Brady had found the love of his life, Hallie Jo Helgeson. The two had a love of the ages and dreamed to start a life and family together. Each morning they would start their day sharing bible verses together and were on count down to start their next chapter together.

Brady is survived by his parents, Josh and Jen & sisters, Korri and Zoey of Clara City, MN; paternal grandparents, Ron and June Heiling of Maynard, MN; maternal grandparents, Jack and Deb Hosek of Clara City, MN; countless adoring aunts, many admiring uncles and numerous cherished cousins; as well as teammates, friends and coaches.

Brady is preceded in death by the love of his life Hallie Jo Helgeson; and great grandparents.