Dean Hecker Sidney, Nebraska Obituary

Dean Hecker

DEAN J. HECKER Dean J. Hecker, age 95 of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 30th in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no Wake or Rosary Services. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Dean’s name to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Peetz Fire Department or the Grand Prairie Cemetery. You may view Dean’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Dean Joseph Hecker was born August 3, 1919 to William and Minnie (Fischer) Hecker in Proctor, CO and resides in Peetz, CO. He resided in Colorado and Sidney all his life, where he made his living by farming. Dean enjoyed music, building steam engines, and remodeling antique cars. Dean was always there with a helping hand. Dean served in WWII, in the 80th Infantry Division while being stationed in France. He served on the Peetz Elevator Board for 14 years and was also a member of the Peetz American Legion Post #134. Dean was married to Vera McGrane who with his parents were killed in a train accident in 1941. Dean was then married to Dolores Kuehler November 24, 1954 who passed away in 1988. Dean was also preceded in death by his two brothers Lloyd and Donald. Dean is survived by numerous extended family and friends.
August 3, 1919 - June 25, 201508/03/191906/25/2015
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DEAN J. HECKER Dean J. Hecker, age 95 of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 30th in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no Wake or Rosary Services. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Dean’s name to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Peetz Fire Department or the Grand Prairie Cemetery. You may view Dean’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Dean Joseph Hecker was born August 3, 1919 to William and Minnie (Fischer) Hecker in Proctor, CO and resides in Peetz, CO. He resided in Colorado and Sidney all his life, where he made his living by farming. Dean enjoyed music, building steam engines, and remodeling antique cars. Dean was always there with a helping hand. Dean served in WWII, in the 80th Infantry Division while being stationed in France. He served on the Peetz Elevator Board for 14 years and was also a member of the Peetz American Legion Post #134. Dean was married to Vera McGrane who with his parents were killed in a train accident in 1941. Dean was then married to Dolores Kuehler November 24, 1954 who passed away in 1988. Dean was also preceded in death by his two brothers Lloyd and Donald. Dean is survived by numerous extended family and friends.

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Jun
29
Visitation
Monday, June 29 2015
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel
1140 10th Avenue
SIDNEY, NE 69162
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30
Service
Tuesday, June 30 2015
10:00 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
1039 14th Avenue
SIDNEY, NE 69162
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