Elton A. Heitkamp age 70, of Maria Stein, Ohio died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Coldwater Ohio to the late Alfred & Hilda (Lochtefeld) Heitkamp.

He is survived by sibling & in-law: Marvin Heitkmap, Maria Stein, Dave Schulze, Wapakoneta. He is also survived by nieces & nephews: Brian Heitkamp, Celina, Doug & Shelly Heitkamp Celina, Jaclyn & Kyle Schmiesing, New Bremen, Keith & Kristi Schulze, Yorkshire, Jason & Lindsey Schulze, Columbus, Mitchell & Jennifer Schulze, Columbus, Renae & Cameron Ross, Columbus.

He was preceded in death by siblings & in-law: Leroy & Patricia Heitkamp & Marlene Schulze.

Elton was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and a 1974 graduate of Marion Local School. He was a lifelong farmer, and he ran Heitkamp Hoof Trimming.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose, Ohio.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Monday, October 5, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Also Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 9 AM to 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marion Local FFA.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.