Photo courtesy of Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes - Lansing Chapel
Lansing, Michigan
Sep 11, 1966 – Feb 10, 2018 (Age 51)
Rob Hecksel of Lansing, Michigan, went to live in the eternal light of his heavenly father on Feb. 10, 2018. He was a most faithful child of God, husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was born on September 11, 1966, and filled his short, 51 years with more inimitable life than anybody...
Read MoreMary Rose and girls,
Again I am sure he its missed by you and do many others.
My prayers are with you and his family too.
Dianne/Annie
Dianne Ferrigan
February 05, 2026 | Laingsburg, MI | Friend
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
Le Moyne College
May 02, 2018 | Syracuse, NY
My dear hecksel family,friends and people of faith.Rob and good friend Doug Smith...What a fun duo it was to hang out with. Fun Fun loving,full of energy and love for life was the Rob i knew. He spoke often of the "cottage" on Saube lake. I will carry on the"eight seconds of humanity in his honor.God bless you all.. Your loving friends Gary and Tod Pawlak.. may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace..God love you Rob . the Pawlaks....
February 21, 2018
Sally and Family,
I met your Dad very briefly after one of the shows at LCC. I can tell that he was a very special person by the display of love and acknowledgement I have read here and in the newspaper. Monica looked up to him and his kindness touched her very much. I trust Monica's judgement. She explained "Eight Seconds of Humanity" to me and I will be forever mindful of this concept. What a wonderful display of love for your father to leave for all who knew him or read about...
Laurie Ruiz
February 17, 2018 | Lansing, MI
Mary Rose, Sally, Alexa, Maya, and Mr. & Mrs. Hecksel and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. My deepest sympathies to you all. I sat by your family for many, many years at Holy Cross. The girls were so little then. Even though you wouldn't remember me, I have many memories of the Hecksel family. Rob was called home way too soon, but I know he was greeted with well done faithful servant, well done. Prayers for you all.
Lee Anne Harmon
February 16, 2018 | Lansing, MI
Dear Mary Rose and girls,
I was so saddened to hear of Rob passing. I enjoyed the time I cleaned for you. Rob was always so kind and caring.. and always wanting to know how things were going for me.
He will dearly be missed I am sure,, I feel and ache in my heart for you and the girls. May God be with you thru this time. My prayers will be with you too. They have been since we heard of the health problem and will certainly continue.
Sincerely,
Annie/Dianne Ferrigan
Diann/Annie Ferrigan
February 15, 2018 | Laingsburg, MI
Rob was such a man of integrity. What an honor to meet him and his family. He placed a permanent seal of love on every ones heart, repeatedly reminding us God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Rob offered others the gift of being totally present, listening with his head and heart, and living in the moment. We promised Rob that we would "smother" him in prayers and we will continue to do so for his soul and for his family's needs. The world is a better place because Rob...
LeAnn and Ralph Witgen
February 14, 2018 | Grand Ledge, MI
Dear Mike, Terri, and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Rob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deb and Rick Angevine
February 14, 2018 | DeWitt Township, MI
Looking at all these many entries it's impressive how many lives Rob touched. What a great family! I enjoyed watching the flash mob Rob and family got at Christmas time also. Rob loved all and was loved by all.
Ruth Czecha
February 14, 2018 | Potomac, MD