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Gary Heller Obituary
Apr. 08, 1944 - Sept. 17, 2017
BREMEN - Gary O. Heller, age 73 of Bremen, died at 10:03 a.m., Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen after a short illness. He was born April 8, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Joan (Kramer) Heller.
He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School. Gary received his bachelor degree in Criminal Justice from Anderson University, master degree from Valparaiso University and his doctorate degree from Columbia State University. On December 18, 1971 he married Kathy Huber at Bremen Missionary Church.
He was an Air Force Veteran. Following his service with the Air Force he flew Helicopters with the Army Reserves. Gary retired in 1996 from U.S. Probation and Parole. Gary was a member of the FOP. He was a classic car enthusiast and raised Old English Sheep Dogs. Gary moved to Bremen in 1991 from Wanatah.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Heller; son Deron (Holly) Heller, Bremen; daughters, Christine Lucas, South Bend, and Julie (Ian) Nelson, South Bend; grandchildren, Anissa Fountain, Logan Heller, Emma Heller, Anthony Nelson, Jackson Lucas, Xander Nelson, and Asher Nelson; and brother, Randy (Carol) Heller, Oak Lawn, IL. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Heller.
Graveside services with military rites will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2017 at Bremen Cemetery. Rev. Gary Hinkle, of Bremen Missionary Church, will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to Anderson University.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
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Douglas L. Gooch
December 26, 2022
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was an Air Force buddy and good friend and we shared many great adventures together.
Michael Herman
May 16, 2021
RIP Gary. Thank you for your military and civilian Government service.
COL Michael Herman, USA (r)
Linda Osborn
September 20, 2017
Dear Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Love, All the Staff at Women's Care Center in Plymouth
Rick Hand
September 20, 2017
So sorry for the loss to your family. Thoughts and prayers for you.
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