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Rick J. HECKLINGER

Rick HECKLINGER Obituary

HECKLINGER Rick J. Rick James Hecklinger, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on November 22, 2011. He was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Burger) Hecklinger of Oregon, Ohio. Rick was a member of Local 8 IBEW, Rossford, Ohio and served as President and chairman of the health and pension funds. In 1978 he was named Training Director, over seeing design and construction of the first training center in the history of Local 8. In 1991 he was promoted to the NJATC in Maryland and served as a director. In 2004 he was appointed assistant executive director and held this position until taking medical leave in May 2011. He is survived by wife, Debbie (Hillyer) Hecklinger; sons, Adam and his wife, Jill Hecklinger of Towson, Maryland, Ross Hecklinger of Portland, Oregon; granddaughter Madelyn; sister, Charlene Fleisher and her husband Terry of Las Vegas, Nevada and extended family, friends and co-workers. Memorial contributions in Rick's memory may be made to: Local 8 Scholarship Fund, c/o Toledo Community Foundation, 300 Madison Ave. Suite 1300, Toledo, Ohio 43604. A Celebration of Life will be held in Toledo, Ohio at a later date.

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Published by The Blade on Dec. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Rick HECKLINGER

17 Entries

Renee' Riddle

January 3, 2012

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Rick. He was such a wonderful person and all of us will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.
In Prayer,
Renee' T. Riddle, Training Director

December 24, 2011

Debbie,Adam&Ross
My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.Rick was such a respected and honest man. May he find comfort and peace in GODS arms.
I will truly miss you my brother.
Peanut

Kathie Porter

December 22, 2011

I am honored to have known Rick, a pillar in our profession. His legacy lives on in the knowledge and wisdom he so freely shared with many of us. The hole left behind in his absence will never be fully filled. Our industy has suffered a great loss, while the heavens have welcomed a beautiful soul. Peace be with his family and all those who mourn his passing.
Kathie Porter
Training Director

December 22, 2011

I will truly miss Rick. What I admired most was his sense of humor and his down to earth nature. I always enjoyed our chats about anything other than business. When it came to any questions about our industry, Rick was my go to guy. My prayers are with you and your family, my friend.

Ed Rossi
Training Director

Michael Waldo

December 22, 2011

Rick will be sorely missed by so many of us in the industry. It was a great pleasure to have known him. May God bless.
Mike Waldo
Training Director
El Paso Electricians JATC Local 583

Bob Withers

December 22, 2011

Rick will be missed by all the JATC Training Directors. He was always there to help us. Rick could answer any of the many questions that we had. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bridget & Les Arquette

December 21, 2011

Dear Debbie,
We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and we pray God will comfort you in the days ahead.
Fondly,

Dennis Williamson

December 21, 2011

Rick will be missed by so many Training Directors such as myself. The IBEW-NECA Team has lost a good man. I will remember Rick with a smile on my face. He was one of very few who could answer the really tough questions our JATC's needed answers to. Rick was a mentor to many in our industry and we will all miss him very much.

David Shaw

December 21, 2011

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of this fine man. Rick helped me with tons of questions over the past 15 years I've known him. Rick and I laughed over the silly things that make up the humor in our lives. I had the pleasure of learing from him during various NJATC Seminars around the Country. There are few people in the Electrical Industry of the stature and professionalism that was Rick Hecklinger. May he rest in peace and in God's hands.

David Shaw, Asst Chapter Manager
St. Louis Chapter, NECA
St. Louis, MO

JIM (SNAKE) ROBERTSON

December 21, 2011

TO A GOOD FRIEND AND BROTHER OF THE IBEW, I WILL MISS YOU AT NTI-- JIM (SNAKE) ROBERTSON--TRAINING DIRECTOR WESTERN MARYLAND JATC--GOD BLESS ALL

Ronald Michaelis

December 21, 2011

Rick will always be in our hearts and truly missed by all who knew him.
Ron & Meria (JATC/IBEW lu153)

Peter Dulcich

December 21, 2011

I learned so much from Rick. Not electrical stuff but Life lessons, how to treat people, how to make others feel important. He always had time for everyone, no matter how busy or "on the run" he was. I can hear him laugh, deep and rich and from his heart and soul. I will keep him close to my heart. Thanks for sharing him with me.

December 21, 2011

Debbie and Family:

Please accept our condolences in the death of Rick. Rick was a treasured friend. Know that Rick and your family are in our prayers daily.

Jim and Sharon Paladino

Tonia & Rudy Oliveira

December 20, 2011

Aunt Debbie, Adam & Ross - our thoughts & prayers continue to be with you, especially throughout this holiday season.
Uncle Rick - may you rest in peace.

Jennifer & John Miner

December 20, 2011

Rest in peace, Uncle Rick. "Butch"

Aunt Debbie, Adam and Ross--our heartfelt condolences to you. Our family will be praying for yours.

December 20, 2011

Its been years but old friends are forever. You and your family are in my prayers, memories and heart . My God wrap you in his arms and hold you close always. Susie (Abner) Schramm

Constance

December 20, 2011

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of Ricks passing, You and the Family are in my thoughts and prayers and may the God of comfort and peace be with you all.

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