Rev. Don Frederick Hieter passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home in Cloverdale, CA. Don was reunited with his Lord and Savior after succumbing to cancer, a challenge he met while surrounded by friends and family. He was 86, born on April 6, 1930 in Hermastin, OR. In 1957 he married Ruth Mary Wertz, and together they had 2 children, Deborah and Nathan. Don and Ruth moved to Cloverdale in 1961 where he faithfully led the congregation of Oat Valley Baptist Church for over 28 years. Don spent his life in service of God and the local community. He was also a school teacher and ran a successful local business, Hieter Hearing Aid Service. A unique soul, Don was humble, keenly aware of the gifts bestowed upon him, and grateful for all that he enjoyed. He will be greatly missed. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Hieter, his children Deborah Ginn and Nathan Hieter and six gr andchildren, Ben Novak, Luke Novak, Arissa Hieter, Abigail Novak, Kylie Hieter and Annabelle Novak. A memorial service will be held at the Oat Valley Baptist Church on January 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
