David Wood Heeke D.D.S.

Dear Jan and family, John and I send our sincere condolences.Dave was one of the finest men we we know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan and John Brewster

To the dear Heeke family,
I wanted to send sincere condolences to your family. Your entire clan made such an impression on me growing up. During the years I babysat for you, I learned so much personally about family, parenting, love and family first. (I would also go on to have four children!) In your photos I still see the love, laughter and unity of your family. It warms my heart. I am certain Dave will be greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Jody (Cherf) Comstock

Janet-
Just know Matt and I and our family are thinking of you. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts and let is know if you need anything at all- we are here to help in any way. Love u all!

Dearest Janet and Family,
We were so deeply sorry to learn of your great loss. We know that David's warmth and love will be ever present and live on....He always had a big smile and something nice to say to everyone. May God comfort each of you during this most difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Bruce and Gloria

The whole Schlosser/Heeke family is one of the most loving family's I have ever met. Kate's one of my bestfriends and generally when having a bestfriend you get to know there parents, siblings, pets, etc but when you get to meet there grandparents, you know for a fact that they are an important part in there life and mean a lot to them! You could tell both of Kate's grandparents were a big part of her life, and meant a lot to her. This past summer we went up to the cottage in Michigan to vacation for a couple days. It wasn't your normal vacation where you tan, swim, and lounge around. Although there was a lot of lounging on this trip is was definitely not meaningless lounging as we liked to think of it, it was lay in the basement for hours watching some great movies:), it was having family sit down dinners every night, making great memories, and mainly having some "Happy Days" up at the cottage! One main thing I will never forget about this trip was sitting outside on the back deck, it was a little chilly outside so we have towels around our legs, and I remember grandpa Heeke bringing us girls out Shirley temples! They were one of the best Shirley temples I've probably ever had, they were in the cutest glass cups and of course little toothpicks with mini umbrellas on them! From what I knew of Grandpa Heeke he was someone who would take his time on things he cared about! I knew this because those Shirley temples could not have been made without time, effort, and dedication :) I am so fortunate and lucky that I got to go on this trip up to Michigan! I got to really experience a lot of love and memories that will never be forgotten! I truly wish there could have been more times like these! Grandpa Heeke was such a loving person and loved everyone individually, he could make anyone laugh at anytime, he always seemed to live life to the fullest. He will be missed by so many people! I am so glad and fortunate I got to know him! He was truly a great person!

Mrs. Heeke and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this note of condolence. Charlie and I just heard tonight of Dr. Heeke's passing. I am absolutely stunned as I just had the most delightful visit with him just days ago at the Meijer grocery store. We spent quite some time catching up. He spoke so fondly of each of his children and grandchildren as he always has been so proud of. He also shared with me that Mrs. Heeke was the "energizer bunny" and just as busy as ever!
He still had that great big smile on his face and twinkle in his eye, a great big teddy bear that loved life. We all have benefited by his loving and caring ways. We all will miss him very much.
My dear Jennifer,
You know your Dad was very, very proud of you. He shared that with me too ;) I wish I could have had the chance to see you. Thank you for the lovely Christmas cards you send each year. I have really enjoyed watching your darling kids grow up.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Mary Karen and Charlie Henderson

I remember the fun days in glaha with our sons. A good man left too soon. Carl Atchley.

Dear David and Liz (and boys),

We are so truly sorry for the loss of your father. We did not know him, but he sounds like a wonderful man! Cherish your memories, they will sustain you in this sad time. We wish you peace and comfort.

Klaus & Heather Meingast (and kids)

We are saddened to hear of the loss of a great man who was a fixture in a hockey rink for many years. It was easy to see he loved his family and was so proud of you all. May you find comfort in the cherished memories of a life well lived.

Dear Janet and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was my dentist for more than 40 years and I did not want to let go when he retired and worked on Wednesday's only. He will be remembered by all those lucky enough to have crossed paths with him along life's way. Janet & Family, may your hearts be comforted by all the wonderful memories you made together.

Marg and I are saddened by Dave's death. A real friend, a great dentist and a great husband and Dad. What a legacy.

Marg and Jack Price Frisco, Texas

Jan & Family: Jo and I are in Alabama when I received a notice about the loss of David. I first met him when we were both selling shoes in downtown Lansing working our way through MSU. Somehow I followed him after that. No matter how seldom I saw him he remains as one of the admired professional dentists I have known I too became a denlist one year after him.. I hope for you and your family will soon remember those wonderful times you have had bringing back the smiles and the laughs, but always those healing tears. Our thoughts and prayers are with you…Ray & Jo Gager

Janet and family, Please except our heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your husband and father. We have had such excellent care over the last 22 years at your dental office. Dr. Heeke always took extra care of us. I will miss his smile, laugh and genuine concern for our well-being. May he rest in peace. May God wrap you in his comforting arms. Rick and Kathy Klingensmith

My most sincere sympathy goes to Janet and family as I have learned of Dave's death. He was bigger than life and very kind.
He treated me and my daughters for many years, We were always in good hands. May my prayers help the Heeke family in their grief,
Time will heal but we will never forget Dr. Heeke.

Ingrid Hall
East Lansing, MI

Mrs. Heeke and Family,
My sisters, Debbie, Anne, Laura, and my mother, Bette, are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Heeke. We have been attached to the family in many directions over the years as my dad was a fraternity brother, then me and my sisters being friends to your kids and in later years through my friendship with Jane VanAken Snider along with all the hockey games.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his presence will be missed.

Jen and Family - I'm so sorry for your dad's passing. Take care of each other.

Dear Jan and Family,
We are saddened at Dave's passing, and.extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. May you be comforted with memories of years of loving family times.

Dave was one of the more active members of our class and helped make our Sexton reunions happen. I will always remember him as a positive influence, ready to participate. Having left lansing in 1960 I didn't have the opportunity to have him as a dentist but I am sure he was a caring professional. Looking back on our high school experience I realize it was a special time. Dave was definitely a part of that and one of the best looking boys in our class of 1955.

I just learned of Dr. Heeke's passing last night and I'm still heart broken from it. Please accept our condolence. Dr. Heeke is our family dentist and he will be terribly missed. He was my dentist when I moved here two years ago. I feel blessed to have met a genuinely kind person. God bless.

Dear Janet Heeke & Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of dear Dr. Heeke. He will be greatly missed by myself and my family. He was a wonderful person and gifted dentist.

I first came to Dr. Heeke as a patient in the mid 1970's as a young adult. My cousin (now deceased) had highly recommended Dr. Heeke to me because he knew of the terrible experiences I had had in the past with various dentists.

The best decision I made in those days was to make an appointment with Dr. Heeke. He was the only dentist who really cared about the patients comfort and trained his staff accordingly. With his help, I was able to overcome my past traumas I had as a child and teenager. He restored and maintained my dental health these many years. God bless him!

After marrying, I sent my husband, whose teeth were in poor health, and then both of our children to Dr. Heeke. I started bringing them at age 3 and he was just wonderful with them. They are now in their 20's and have excellent teeth and have never been afraid of the dentist. We will all dearly miss Dr. Heeke.

Sincere regards,

Michele Hufnagel

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Heeke's passing. He was my dentist for 43 years, I still cherish the letter I received from him following my first visit. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful wife Janet and family, and also his extended family at the office. Men as wonderful as Dr. Heeke are few and far between. I am honored to have known him. Rest in God's loving arms my friend.
?-your youngest patient

To Brian, Jen, Kate and William,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Dave andI plus another few were co owners of a great cabin in Luzerne It was founded by his Father my Grandfather and Orival Heeke in 1936. The good times we had at our annual meeting will not be in my memory for ever. Ans What a great sons and a daughter and wife he leaves behind.

For Janet and family, we were very sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He so loved the summers up north surrounded by family, cherishing the grandchildren
and family visits.
You are all in our prayers. A life well lived.

Richard and Sara LeMoyne

Janet and family- what a great person and wonderful care he gave our family. Know that our love and prayers are with you all. So sorry we are out of town and won't be able to be there to honor Dave on Friday. Our hearts and thoughts continue to be with each one of you. Love, Dona and Paul

We are so very sorry for your loss. The entire Heeke family has been in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Kevin and Libbi Christman and Alayna and Kyle Todnem

I'm so very upset to hear of this today....He was my favorite dentist, even after retirement...saw me through difficult times with dental work....I loved him, always will!!! great experience >15 years.........

I just heard about Dr. Heeke's passing and am deeply sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! He was an awesome man and will be missed!!

Janet and family: Jan and I were absolutely shocked to read in the Journal about
the passing of Dave. We had not heard that he was sick or in harms way. We feel completley at a loss as to how you all must feel. We will keep you all in our
prayers.

We will not be able to attend the funeral as we are out of the country until May.
We will be with you in spirit and prayer. God Bless you all.

Jan and Joe Polack

Jan -- we just heard about David's passing and are deeply saddened ! Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. David touched so many lives in such a positive way that many, many folks will be will be with you in missing him dearly. I always loved to talk with Dave every summer along the beach as JMT neighbors. You have a most wonderful family and we just want to surround and support you with love and prayers. Mike and Kathy Moyer

We have many memories of Dave. He and I had many adventures together in Boyscouts including camping, fishing, outdoor survival skills and service to others. One service project was ushering and assisting fans at MSU football games coached by Biggie Munn and Duffy Daugherty. My wife and I were in his first group of patients and later joined by our children. We benefited from his professional skills, interest in our family, sense of humor, and compassionate care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Bill and Joan Dailey

We are deeply saddened to learn of Dave's passing. We remember so fondly our wonderful time at the 50th reunion, the fun and laughter we had together.
Janet, we embrace and wish to comfort you and your family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Monique and Ed Fisichelli

Jan and family, We are sadden to hear of Dave's passing but remember all the good times we had in Dental school and after. It is good to know that he and Joe, his roommate, are now back together. We will miss him.

My heart aches for the Heeke family at the passing of this wonderful man! I was his patient for many years. His caring and respect for my fears in the beginning is legendary to many. I will miss him immensely.

Will miss you at the King Annual. Your wisdom was always welcomed. My condolences to the Heeke family and to Barb.

Sending our love and sympathy to the Heeeke family on their loss.

LOVE YOU MAN AND GOING TO MISS YOU AT OUR GOLF-GOOF OFF OUTINGS.ONE OF THE BEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN.OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO JAN DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
BOB AND BETTY HANTON

LOVE YOU MAN AND GOING TO MISS YOU AT OUR GOLF-GOOF OFF OUTINGS.ONE OF THE BEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN.
BOB AND BETTY HANTON

We are so sad to learn this about a wonderful guy and dentist of ours. We have known the Heeke family for many years and words cannot express how we feel. Our love and prayers to each of you. He will always be missed. Love, John and Charlotte Shaver

With a heavy heart I am sadden to hear of David's passing. Of all my clients through the years, I could count on one hand who had the most influence and truly a joy to have as a client and friend. David was on the top of that list. He gave me council when I needed it, and we shared many good laughs together. Not an appointment would go by without he mentioning how fortunate he was to have a wonderful wife and family. He loved his work, and enjoyed his life. I feel privileged to have been a small part of that. I am so sorry Jan for your loss. He will be missed..

Dr. Heeke passed away Tuesday night. I will miss him, there was know one like Dr. Heeke. He taught me so many beautiful life lessons, he was more than just a boss to me he was like a father at times. He is going to be missed by everyone that ever had the pleasure of knowing him. My prayers go out to his family. He loved his wife dearly and they were 2 peas in a pod! There is know one that can walk in Dr. Heeke's shoes. He was one in a million!

The Chicago Grein family have heavy hearts at this time. Uncle Dave was such a big personality. He was fun loving, sincere and a great man. You are in our thoughts - Aunt Janet and the Heeke family. We are so sorry for your loss. We look forward to celebrating Uncle Dave's life with you this Friday.

Jennifer and family, please accept my sympathy. I have great memories of your dad in the old neighborhood. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

It took me ten years after I moved out of town to trust another dentist. I would travel back to town every six months for an appointment. Dr. Heeke was like a family member. My thoughts go out to all of you.

It was just a couple of months ago that we shared so many precious memories from our dental school days, Dave stood tall among his classmates...a wonderful, vibrant and caring practitioner, friend, parent and devoted husband who will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Nancy and I have sincere sympathy for a dear friend. Our prayers are with Janet and family

Kathryn and family, I'm so sorry about your loss. I'm praying for your healing at this difficult time.

Love, Kim Russian

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time.

My thoughts go out to Janet and Dr. Heeke's family. I feel your loss of this kind and caring man. As a long time patient I will miss him too.

My sincere condolences are being sent to you all during this terribly sad time. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are so sad and shocked to hear this news. Dr. Heeke has been my dentist for 46 years, and he feels like family. He will be missed so much! I don't know if anyone at the office will remember, but he reached out to help treat one of my second grade students for free, out of the goodness of his heart about 20 years ago. Her two front teeth still hadn't come in, and she was so self conscious... After talking to her Mom and seeing the need, I called Dr. Heeke to see if he might be able to check her to see why they hadn't come in. I drove the Mom her daughter to the office. Dr. Heeke took X-rays, and immediately had a 3 way conference call with Dr. Smith (orthodontist), and an oral surgeon. and they all treated her! Turns out she had fallen and those top baby teeth had gotten knocked out. Scar tissue had formed, so she required lots of procedures to take care of it. I was so grateful, and he was so nice! He just said he called in a couple of favors. It made a huge difference in her self image! He was a very generous and kind man. Wendi Miller

Thinking of you all and I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Having happy memories of Higgins Lake and Uncle Dave's love for life. Love you.

Such an easy guy to be around. So hard to be without. He made sure I felt apart of the family from the minute we met.
I'm so sorry for this terrible loss for his family friends. He and Janet built such a fine family. I know that his influence on your hearts and minds will have provided you the tools to carry you thru this, but also that might make the loss more keen.
I'm sorry.

p.s. I'll think of him whenever I go fishing up North and don't catch anything. Otherwise I would have gone catching.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this terribly sad time. I am so sorry ... my heart goes out to the whole family. My love to all.