PETER EDWARD HEPPNER

HEPPNER, Peter Edward Age 64, of Mansfield, formerly of Wayland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Mineola, NY, and moved to Wayland with parents, Paul O.G. Heppner and Mary Jane (Fitzgerald) Heppner, Peter was an accomplished student athlete. He played hockey with the Natick Comets and soccer in Wayland. While attending Wayland High School, he was a member of the WHS soccer team and, in 1979, was recognized by the Boston Globe as an All-Scholastic Athlete. He was a member of the 1979 - 1980 WHS soccer team that won the DCL Championship. He attended and graduated from Boston University and Suffolk University Law School. Peter enjoyed an impressive and impactful career as an attorney with Lynch & Lynch Attorneys in South Easton. He was a beloved coach with Mansfield Youth Soccer for many years and a devoted season ticket holder for the New England Revolution. He has been a member of South Shore Community Church for over 20 years. Peter was the beloved husband of Laura Ann (Roderick) Heppner; the devoted father of Kate, Edward, and Joshua Heppner; and stepfather of Brian Feeley and his wife, Serina. He will also be deeply missed by his brother, Paul O. G. Heppner, Jr. and his wife, Carol; his sister, Marianne Ditty and her husband, Bill; sister, Kathryn Heppner Trogolo and her husband, Mike; and niece, Meg Trogolo. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd. (off Rte. 30), WAYLAND. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Visitation from 4pm to 8pm, on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the funeral home. At the request of his family, Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Peter's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund, P.O. 849168, Boston, MA 02284. dana-farber.org/gift For condolences, please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com

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