MOUNT HOREB - David J. Heim, age 78, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 19, 1943, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Hegge) Heim. Dave graduated from Middleton High School in 1961. In his youth, he was a Lettering Athlete in Football, Basketball and Baseball. Following high school, he attended Madison Business College and then Madison Area Technical College. He married the love of his life, Audrey Brumm, on April 24, 1965. Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked as an American Family Insurance Agent in the Madison area for over 45 years before his retirement. He enjoyed being outdoors, bicycling, boating, waterskiing, fishing, camping and spending time with his and Audrey’s Morgan horses. David is survived by his wife, Audrey; son, Patrick (Angela) Heim; daughter, Tracy (Jeffrey) Adas; grandchildren, Emily Adas (Sam Arendt), Nolan Adas, Rhiannon Heim and Alese Heim; brother, Thomas (Karen) Heim; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Orr; brother-in-law, George (Kathy) Brumm; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Harvey Orr. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at THE EMPLOYER GROUP, 1000 Solar Court, Verona, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The family would like to give a special thank you to UW Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for their tender loving care of Dave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Dave's name to the ALS Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761