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MIKE HECK
LIMA — Mike Heck, one of the most respected prep basketball coaches in Ohio and at Rossford High School, died Wednesday, March 5, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Mike Heck was born in Lima, on July 24, 1945, and graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1963. He went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University in 1967. Mike taught and coached for 32 years at Rossford.
In 1966 in Delaware, Ohio, Heck married the former Kay Burkhart and they were married for 47 years.
Heck is survived by his wife, Kay, of Perrysburg; sons Kevin (Dawn) of Buffalo, NY, and James of Carmel, IN; grandchildren Cooper, Hogan, Andrew, and Jameson of Buffalo, and Anna, Abby, and Ashtyn of Carmel; his brother David (Margaret Archangel) of Mason, Ohio; and eight nieces and nephews.
Heck was preceded in death by his father John Heck. His mother, Kathryn (McDonald), of Lima, recently celebrated 101 years of age.
Heck had been a member of Maumee Presbyterian Church since 1969. Services will be at the church on 200 East Broadway, Maumee, at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 10, with visitation and fellowship immediately following until 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maumee Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway, Maumee, OH 43537, or The Julie Hamilton Scholarship Fund/ECBC (named for Heck's niece, who preceded him in death), c/o ECBC Church, 361 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29646.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mike Heck
Kay
February 28, 2022
Eight years have passed since Mike went to his eternal home, and not a day has passed that we have not had fond memories of him.
Re-reading all of these dear messages of condolence is amazing and heart warming. Thank you, every one of you.
Mike´s legacy is strongly evidenced in our children and grandchildren, as well as many students and players. We are ever so grateful for all the time we had with him.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Our love to all...Kay and family
DALE MYERS
February 28, 2019
I would like to echo my original comments. He is missed by many. May he continue to rest in peace and may Kay and his family find continued strength in coping with their loss.
Ron Martin
February 28, 2019
My wife Bev and I have known Mike and Kay's family ( as well as Kay's sister's family-the Hamiltons) since the mid 60's. All three families were involved with athletics, and achieved a high degree of success. A most vivid conversation I had with Mike occurred at the hospital about two days after he had suffered a sever leg injury in a motorcycle accident. This would have been in the early '70's----we were still young. Laying in the hospital bed, Mike looked me straight in the eye and said "This is not the end of my coaching career. I've trained to be a coach, and I've worked to be a coach---you'll see me on the court coaching again!" Mike fulfilled that pledge for 32 years!!
Greg Weber
March 15, 2014
Just heard of the passing of Coach Heck during my last phone call from my mother. I was saddened, but have been thinking of the positive influence he had in Rossford through the years. I became more connected to the Heck family as Coach Hamilton was my track coach at The Citadel. Praying for the family! May God bless in the days to come.
Joe Kornasiewicz, Jr.
March 12, 2014
Kay and family,
We are very saddened by the news of Coach passing on, but we know that he is surrounded by love and greatness. I've taken the many lessons that Coach taught me and continue to try and pass them on to my players and students. He loved every one of his "boys", and we knew it. God Bless Coach!
Ann Lyons Frintner
March 12, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful, husband, father, and grandfather and friend. He will always stay in all our hearts. Love and Blessings to you all. Don and Ann Fritner
This is from 1960. Mike is 3rd from the left in the middle row. The only guy faster to first base was his dad, John.
Joe Yazel
March 12, 2014
Peggy Zachman
March 12, 2014
Dear Kay,
So sad to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy (Conrad) and John Zachman
Patti Myers
March 11, 2014
My sincerest sympathies on the loss of a kind and generous man .
Rob & Shawna Hill
March 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Heck, Kevin and James. Coach Heck's dedicated service to the baseball and basketball programs resulted in one of the greatest eras in Rossford athletics, and his lessons have stayed with me throughout my life. God bless your family.
March 10, 2014
Kay and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann & Glenn Abke
Kevin Weaks
March 10, 2014
Rest in peace, Coach Heck. I didn't know it at the time, but I ended up carrying some of the things I learned from him into adulthood. He made an impact. My condolences to Mrs. Heck, Kevin, James and families.
Francine Balbuze
March 10, 2014
Kay I was so sad to learn of Mikes passing away. My heart goes out to you and your family. Erin and I wished we could make it to Mike's service, unfortunately we couldn't make the happed. Love
Carol Evans
March 10, 2014
Kay, so sorry to hear about Mike. May God wrap his comforting arms around all of you through this very difficult time.
Carol Baker
March 10, 2014
My sympathies to Kay, Kevin and James on Mike's passing.
Coach and Cheryl Limes
March 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Heck family at this time. I will always remember the great battles on the court and the friendship off the court. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
March 9, 2014
To Kay and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Mike. We haven't been in touch for a long time, but we followed Mike's coaching career and the boys athletic endeavors. May you keep his happy memories and his legacy forever in your heart and thoughts.
Bev & Ron Martin, Holland, OH
Todd Kolb
March 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the entire Heck family. Many will remember Mr. Heck for the legendary coach he was. I will remember him for his kindness and laughter. God bless all of you!
Larry Miller
March 9, 2014
went to cub scouts & Longfellow with Mike. He was a straight arrow. God bless your family
Brenda Schoonover
March 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Beverly Vidra
March 8, 2014
Sending my condolences to the Heck Family. Your father was a kind man, father and teacher. He will live on in the memories of all of the people whose lives he touched.
Mike Kopp
March 8, 2014
My sympathies on Mikes passing he was one of those teachers that you wanted to learn from.
March 8, 2014
Kay,Kevin,James and family,
The McCumber's offer our deepest sympathy to you. Mike was a good friend and colleague. One of my favorite memories was the participation of the Heck/McCumber golf outing in West Virginia in 2001. Mike and I rode down together and spent several hours of wonderful conversation about coaching our sons and other related Bulldog experiences. He will be missed.
Jim & Judy McCumber
Tim Beard
March 8, 2014
God Bless the Heck family in this time of sorrow. Thanks for the High School experience coach!
Pam Furry Shaw
March 8, 2014
To the Heck family, my sincere sympathy.
I was a classmate of Dave, but watched Mike play 'many' baseball games !
March 8, 2014
Condolences to the family. John 5:28
March 8, 2014
Kay, Kevin, James and family, we were so sad to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was my teacher, colleague and friend and I have found memories of him in each case. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We regret that we are out of town and will not be able to pay our respect in person.
Jim and Terri Reichert
Jacqueline (Nagel) Caras
March 8, 2014
Prayers to the Heck family. He is part of my junior high memories......maybe he has seen my dad (Dale Nagel) another Rossford teacher and coach that has left us too soon. Take care
Jamie and Kelly (McIntosh) Rossler
March 7, 2014
Jamie and I are so saddened by the passing of Mike. He was a wonderful teacher, coach, mentor and man. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of having him in their lives including us. May God be with all of you during this difficult time and help you through.
March 7, 2014
Kay, Kevin and Jamie,
Our condolences on Mike's passing. I kmow he influenced a lot of students as teacher and coach. He will always be remembered in your hearts.
John & Mary Recknagel
Atlanta,Ga
Dave Davis
March 7, 2014
I graduated with Mike from Lima Senior High. I remember Mikes sence of humor. And he always had a kind word for everyone. I'm sure he will be missed by many. May God Bless his family and help them during this time.
Jerry & Pat Baumgartner
March 7, 2014
Kay, Kevin, James and families. Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Mike's passing. Coach Mike's work with the JV baseball team for 20+ years had much to do with our long time success at the varsity level. No matter what the sport was, he knew what it took to be successful. Our prayers are with you. Would like to be at the service, but am on a church mission trip - still working on hurricane Katrina recovery.
Ford Burkhart
March 7, 2014
Mike was a standup hero to all us cousins across the USA. We were privileged to know him and his generous spirit. -- Ford and Carri, cousins in Tucson, Arizona
Amy (Pietrasz) Schulte
March 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Heck family. Mr. Heck was a great teacher and coach. Rossford has lost one of our best! My thoughts and prayers to Kay, Kevin and James!
April Cully
March 7, 2014
Mr. Heck was a wonderful teacher! may he R.I.P.
Rick Manning
March 7, 2014
My condolences to the Heck family. I attended Rossford in grades 7-11. I remember Mr. Heck as a great teacher and coaches. In fact he was one of my favorite teachers. He will be missed.
Cindy and Bill Gladieux
March 7, 2014
Kay, Kevin and James, we were deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Please accept our sympathy in your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. The Gladieux family has many fond memories of Mike.
March 7, 2014
Rest in peace, Coach Heck. I didn't know it at the time, but I ended up carrying some of the things I learned from him into adulthood. He made an impact. My condolences to Mrs. Heck, Kevin, James and families.
March 7, 2014
Kay, Kevin & James,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. I had Mr. Heck as a teacher the very first year he came to Rossford. He was a great teacher and an outstanding coach at Rossford and always very friendly whenever I would see him at Kay. He will very much be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven gained a wonderful basketball coach.
Carol Cervenec
Jeff Strzelecki
March 7, 2014
My condolences to the family. Coach Heck was my Freshman basketball coach, he taught me several life lessons, Respect yourself, Respect your teammates,Respect your opponents and the value of Teamwork. Thank You for those blessings. You will be missed and remembered.
Myrna DeAustria
March 7, 2014
Kay, my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of Mike. May God help you.as you "lean not on your own understanding" but instead on the mercy and love of Christ, who has been such an important part of yours and Mike's lives through the years. Mike was loved and appreciated by those whose lives he touched. I will always remembr him for his friendliness, sense of humor, and devotion to family --but especialy for having married one of the kindest and caring persons it has been my privilehge to know. You will see Mike again "in the sweet bye and bye" where you will "meet on that beautiful shore." You are in my prayers.
To Mike's memory,
Myrna
Matthew and Teri Davis
March 7, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the Heck Family. May he RIP and the lord give your family comfort.
Dave & Judy Weaks
March 7, 2014
Kay and Family:
May Mike rest in peace with our Lord; may you find peace and comfort in the love you shared.
From Wilson and Linda Beard
Wilson Beard
March 7, 2014
To the Heck Family you have my sincere condolence, Coach Heck was a fine Leader and teacher with many memories to share. God bless u all.
Dale Myers
March 7, 2014
Dear Kay and family, please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss at this time. Mike will always be remembered for his friendship and his contributions to the Rossford School System. A fine teacher and coach. Dale L. Myers
Anna Williams Pier 36
March 7, 2014
Kay and family, I was so saddened to hear of Mike's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elsie
March 7, 2014
Kay- The Hearts of all your AXO Sisters are with you and your family.
March 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Heck family. Mr. Heck was an incredible teacher, and awesome coach and a great leader. I believe that he is drawing up offensive and defensive plays with our Lord as we speak. I have been blessed to be taught and coached by Mr. Heck, the best years of my life were on that hardwood in Rossford running the No Go! My regrets to the family. Kevin and James, your dad will be with you always, till the end of time.
Al Richards
Ron Recknagel
March 7, 2014
Our condolences to the Heck family. Coach was a stand up guy. He held his children as well the athletes under his tutelage to the highest standards. He will be dearly missed.
Gary Blakeman
March 7, 2014
Kay, James and Kevin--
I was saddened to learn the news about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heck family.
MARY LAGRANGE
March 7, 2014
dear kevin and james so sorry to hear bout your dad he was a good person im glad I had him for teacher he will be missed by all
Marshall Pifer
March 7, 2014
It has been an honor knowing Mike and working for him on his properties in Waterville. I will be forever touched by his smile and kindness. Always was asking about myself and my family and how everyone was doing. My condolences to his wife, mother and family.
Narda Newland
March 7, 2014
My condolences to the family of my classmate. Missed seeing him at our 50th reunion in August. May God be with you in your time of grief.
Narda (Leist) Newland
Tina (Kachmarik) Jeffers
March 6, 2014
Heaven just gained another wonderful man. Prayers and love to the Heck family.
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