Ted R. Heckman, 71, of rural Lagro, Indiana, and Marion, Indiana, died at 11:40 am, Monday, October 25, 2021, at his family farm in Lagro. He was born on December 16, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana, to Dward Victor “DV” and Julia (Haupert) Heckman.
Ted was a 1967 graduate of Northfield High School, where he served in the FFA and was a 4-H member. He received his bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 1972. He served in the US Air Force 4 years as a 2nd Lieutenant. Ted worked for Delco Remy and Delphi his entire career. He enjoyed airplanes, electronics, family and family gatherings, reading, watching old movies, flower gardening, community meals, and using and working on his Farmall 706.
He is survived by his brother, Edward (Joan) Heckman of Avon, Indiana, two nephews, Scott Heckman of Englewood, Colorado, and Doug (Tracy) Heckman of Avon, Indiana, great nephews, Brett, and Luis, and his great niece, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Conrad Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Friends may call 1-3 pm Saturday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is St. Peter’s Cemetery.
The memorial guest book for Ted may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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