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David Hecker Obituary
Greece: February 22, 2016 at age 62. Predeceased by his father, Paul, and sister, Diane. Survived by saddened mother, Norma, siblings Eileen (Dennis), James (Susan), Gary (Cindy), cousins, nieces, nephews and companion Khun Knok. He was a 1972 graduate of Greece Olympia HS. He attended Oswego SUNY and studied his senior year of college at England's Nottingham University completing his teaching degree and making England his permanent home. English was his passion and he devoted a great part of his life as an English school teacher in Market Harborough, England. He traveled the world taking photos, writing journals and poetry, making many friends along the way. He retired in the country of Thailand, it is there he is at his final resting place. He was an intelligent, loving, kind teacher, brother, son, uncle, companion and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of his life was held in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand.
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Will Johnson
August 9, 2017
Very belated condolences. Saddened to read this. I met David in north Thai city of Chiang Mai around Sept 2014 whilst travelling around Asia. We drank, chatted, laughed a lot, listened to the local bands and took a memorial little trip with his partner Knok to the country of Laos. I believe I have some photos. He was a connoisseur of the English language and was very much enjoying the freedom of spirit we so much enjoy in that delightful part of the world. [email protected]
Scott Henderson
May 25, 2016
David was always a fine guy in high school and it seems like he lived life to its fullest, so congratulations on that David. So sorry to hear of his passing.
April 9, 2016
Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a good friend in junior/senior high.
Mark Voellinger
Chris Hall
April 5, 2016
This saddens me deeply. David, Rick and I were close friends in high school and college. We shared an apartment in the Park Ave area and spent, too many to count, good times together. Huge shock and regret we had lost touch over the years. My sincere condolences to his family over the loss of this gentle soul. Like Rick, i would be interested in hearing from any family member. [email protected]
Candy Clarke
March 15, 2016
I believe that David and I met as children during their family vacations in Waupoos. I have so many fond memories of those fun summers. My sincere condolences to your family.
March 15, 2016
David was a great friend of mine in High School, College, and after. We lived together in the years after college until he left for England. We stayed in contact for a few years after that but then we lost contact with each other. It saddens me to hear of his passing. My deep condolences to the entire family I once new so well. Please know that there are a number of people here that I have heard from over past day morning your loss. I would love to get in contact with anyone in the Hecker family. My email address is [email protected]. Again my deep condolences to all of you.
Rick Bartell
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