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Paul Heck Obituary
He was the husband of Elizabeth E. (Fisher) Heck.
Born in Spring Township, he was the son of the late Albert and Elenora (Eyrich) Heck.
He was a 1946 graduate of Wilson High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948.
He was employed 44 years by Meridian Bank, retiring in 1992 as senior vice president.
He was a member of St. John's (Hain's) U.C.C. in Wernersville, where he was a past council member.
He served on the Wernersville Recreation Board, the Wernersville Zoning Board the Conrad Weiser School Board, and was an associate member of the Muhlenberg Lion's and Reading Lodge of Perfection.
He was past president of the Schuylkill United Way; a Pottsville Hospital trustee; past secretary, treasurer and board member of the Schuylkill County Society for Crippled Children; served on the Advisory Board at Penn State Schuylkill Campus; was a past president of the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce; past president and board member of the Greater Pottsville Industrial Development Corp.; past president and secretary of the Pottsville Lions; past Pennsylvania Lions district governor; past president of the Schuylkill County Bankers; and a member of the Pulaski Masonic Lodge.
He was recipient of the Earl G. Stevenson Distinguished Citizen Award; Penn State Schuylkill Citizen of the Year Award; Anti-Defamation Leaugue (ADL) Torch of Liberty Award; Joint Veterans Council Public Service Award; Boy Scouts of America, Hawk Mountain Council, Angel Award; and Foundation of the Pennsylvania Lions Joseph Wrobleski Award.
His Lions awards were 100% District Governor, International Presidents Award for Outstanding Service, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions of PA Foundation Fellow and the International Award for Leadership.
He also served on the boards of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts; the Schuylkill Symphony Orchestra; Boy Scouts of America, chairman fund drive; life member of the PA Lions Northeast Eye Bank; and the Economic Development Council, Northeast Pa.
Surviving, in addition to his wife is his son, Daniel P. Heck, Leesburg, Va., and three daughters Christine F., wife of Jean Houck, Muhlenberg Township; Nancy E. Faust, Muhlenberg Township; and Melissa A. Heck, Guam.
Other survivors include a brother John H. Heck, Wernersville, and grandchildren Chad M. Steward; Amy B., wife of John T. Kock IV; and Andrew P. Faust.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Lamm and Whitman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Interment at Hain's Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township. Friends may call Saturday 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605; the Foundation for Pa. Lions C/O Pottsville Lions Club, Pottsville, PA 17901; or St. John's (Hain's) UCC, P.O. Box 148, Wernersville, PA 19656."
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Heck
Nancy (Heck) Faust
August 6, 2008
For those of you who are reading my father's guestbook, I want you to know he has experienced the ultimate healing! The poem that I posted has a lot of meaning to me. I truly feel that although on earth he could only be at one place at a time, it now feels as if he is with me all of the time. I was reading how angels will sometimes use birds to let you know of a spirit's presence. Could that have something to do with why while I was walking on the boardwalk a seagull chose to relieve himself on my head? Those of you who knew Dad remember his sense of humor. Do the angels also use insects? While we were on the beach, there were tons of grasshoppers all over the beach. Did you ever see a grasshopper on the beach? Two grasshoppers sat on top of a beachball watching us the entire time. One even jumped up and gave Mom a smack on the lips. As I mentioned at the funeral, I was always Dad's biggest challenge in helping me stay organized both financially and otherwise. Just this morning I was playing solitaire,(something Dad and I both loved to do on our vacations in between gin and pinochle) when I got near the end of the game, I realized I was missing the ace of diamonds. I searched everywhere for it , but couldn't find it. I finally gave up and went on to doing something else. When I picked up the deck later, there was a card facing the opposite direction in the deck. You guessed it-the ace of diamonds. It was as if Dad was saying, "The vacation is over and you have alot to do. Get busy." I will forever miss being able to call Dad and ask his advice or just see what he was up to, but somehow I know he will always be by my side.
I love you, Dad!
Nancy (Heck) Faust
August 6, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Mrs. Judy Mekunis Saunders
July 31, 2008
I had just graduated from high school in 1975 and went into American Bank in Pottsville to apply for a job as a teller, and Mr. Heck was kind enough to hire me without any prior experience. He was the nicest man and akways a perfect gentleman. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kym Bierly
July 30, 2008
Melissa & Family -- Praise God that your father lived a life of such incredible service to his family, his community and his Lord. May God give you strength as the days pass but through His promise, you will all be together again and until that day your father will walk with the Lord. Jerry and I will be praying for your family.
Patti Giambuzzi
July 29, 2008
Melissa - I am so sorry for your loss however praise God that you were home and able to spend time with your Dad during his last days. I pray that God will continue to guide and bless you today and always. With love,
Madsge Kerrigan
July 26, 2008
Paul was my friend on the board of
directors at Pottsville Hospital. He
was also one of the most civic and
charitable-minded persons I ever met. My heart goes out to Betty and the other members of his family.
Jim Klahr
July 25, 2008
Betty & the Heck Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of Paul. He was a wonderful person to learn from, both about banking and community service. He leaves a strong legacy in both Berks and Schuylkill Counties.
The Klahr Family
John, Debra, Maggie and Elise McCann
July 25, 2008
Nana, Chris, Nancy, Dan, Missy, Chad, Amy and Andrew, we are so sorry about Poppop's passing. He was a very good man and welcomed us into your family completely, as you all did. We loved him like our own grandfather, and we will miss him terribly. May he find eternal peace in the arms of the Lord.
Chad Steward
July 24, 2008
I am so sorry that we cannot be there with all of you at this time. Katie, Abbi, and I are thinking of all of you in this time of great loss. I miss you all!
Chad Steward
July 24, 2008
Im sorry we cant be there with the family. if there was any way you all know that we would. You all are in our thoughts and prayers every minute.
Dotti Fink
July 24, 2008
Nancy, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathy to you and Andrew.
July 24, 2008
Sorry to read of Mr. Hecks passing. My deepest sympathy to his family.
D. J. McGlone, Pottsville, AB&T 72-82
Cindy, Barry & Josh Messerschmidt
July 24, 2008
Mrs. Heck, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family , the loss of Mr Heck will be felt by all. He was a great man in many ways. God Bless.
Schuylkill United Way
July 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Mr. Paul D. Heck, a beloved member and supporter of the Schuylkill United Way. Paul was an upstanding citizen who truly cared about his community and for that we are all blessed. We are terribly saddened by the loss, he will surely be missed. The Schuylkill United Way will be sending a memorial to our endowment fund in Paul's memory.
Theresa (Groff), Larry, Casey & Tyler Schermick
July 24, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to Betty and family. Paul touched so many lives and will be sadly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
B.J. Lazarchick
July 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Roy & Nancy Adams
July 24, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the Heck family. I met Mr. Heck in June of 1981 when I "tested" for a job at American Bank! He hired me! He was a very nice and kind man and as fate would have it, I ended up working with his niece Jane in Spring Township years later at Meridian Bank Headquarters. He was very proud of Meridian Bank's Schuylkill Division!!!!
Joseph Jones
July 24, 2008
Grace and I are terribly saddened by Paul's passing. We had no idea he was ill. He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and associates, and the community. Nobody contributed more to improving lives of others than Paul did.
Sandy Baum
July 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you, Aunt Betty, our cousins and families. We know how hard these times are. Prayers and blessings to you all - from Eddie, Barbara, Sandy, Jerry, Curt, Jane, Jo Anne, Lori & Tina Stricker
Tina (Groff) & Bruce Miller
July 24, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Gates-Watts
July 24, 2008
To the whole family,
My sympathy is with you.
Brenda Gates-Watts
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