James Richard Heitz

1956 - 2026

James Richard Heitz

1956 - 2026

BORN

1956

DIED

2026

James Heitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 27, 2026.
Rick Heitz passed away in Wasilla, AK on 1/25/2026 after a short illness. He was born in Lakeview and graduated with the class of 1974. After attending the university of Oregon he went on vacation to Alaska and fell in love with the state. He immediately moved there and lived in Anchorage and Wasilla for many happy years. He leaves behind many, many friends in Alaska. Special friends in Alaska especially best friends Drew Marchant, Roy West and Susan Padgett.

He was predecesased by his grandparents Eldon and Rose Perry of Lakeview, his father Jim, brother Kenneth Heitz and sister Melanie.

He is survived by his mother, Jeannie Perry Phillips, sister Lori Heitz Seals, sister Pamela Zemmer, brother David Heitz, brother Kenny Hagen and brother Eric Heitz. Family services will be held next summer in Alaska. Rick never forgot his Lakeview roots and kept in touch with several of his classmates. He faithfully read the Lake County Examiner every week. Rest in peace my dear big brother. James Richard Heitz

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