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1945
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2019
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John Heck Obituary
John Otto Heck, 73, resident of Fort
Washington, Pa,. died on July 15, 2019, at Artman Home from complications of Parkinson's disease.
He was born July 25, 1945 in West
Reading, Pa., son of Otto and Mildred Heck (Posey). He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his children: Gregory and Erica, Jenna Doviak Conrad (Kevin), and
Steven Doviak; his grandchildren: Aaron, Ethan and Ryan Conrad, and Emily Conrad; siblings: Barbara Reeser
(David), Margaret Waring and Thomas (Kathleen); as well as many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Wyomissing High School and
Muhlenberg College. He was employed as a CPA at PriceWaterhouse, Boyertown Casket Company, American Can and for most of his career as a partner at Kreischer, Miller in Horsham, Pa. He served on boards in leadership roles for Liberty Lutheran Services, Lutheran Seminary of Philadelphia, Ambler Area YMCA, Glenside Rotary and on council for Upper Dublin Lutheran Church. He was an
ardent fan of Philadelphia sports teams especially The
Eagles.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, July 19, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pk., Ambler, and to his Memorial Service, Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler. Interment will be private.
Donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777, https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=1234&np=true.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Heck
July 21, 2019
My sympathy Tom on the passing of your brother who I am sure was a large presence in your life. Ernie commented on seeing him at his last class reunion. What memories that brought. Wyomissing would be less in so many ways without the Heck family. Joy for his life and sorrow on his leaving. Sincerely, Chris (Reuther) Matthews
Mike Zoglio
July 20, 2019
Your ready smile and gentle demeanor will be missed but remembered.
Jen Schlegel
July 19, 2019
Tom and Moogie, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Bob Bernstel
July 18, 2019
Tom: so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Take comfort in our Lord.
Dana Trexler
July 18, 2019
I want to offer my deepest condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Raymond T Kase Jr
July 17, 2019
My condolences to Tom and the rest of the family.
francine Klein
July 17, 2019
I was a year behind John at Wyomissing High School. He was so friendly, nice and ALWAYS smiling. I often thought, "He is one HAPPY guy." You were blessed to have him. DEEPEST SYMPATHY, Fran Fister Klein
July 17, 2019
Elizabeth and family, so sorry for your loss.
Tina Turturici
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Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, Inc.1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
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