Frederick W. Heaton

Frederick W. Heaton age 78 of Russia, Ohio, died on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Ohio Hospice Inpatient Unit, Troy, Ohio.  He was born on June 27, 1945 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Floyd & Helen (Roegner) Heaton.  He married Pamela Trappe on August 14, 1981 and she survives in Russia.  He is also survived by children: Brad & Angie Heaton, Russia, Mel Beckner, Piqua, Mike Heaton, Russia, Angie Hiegel, Piqua, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Shelby Bey, sister Geri & Nelson Roberts.    Fred graduated from Houston High School in 1963 and attended Eastern Kentucky University.  He retired from Hobart Brothers after 37 years and was a lifelong farmer.  He was a member of the American Shropshire Association and the Ohio Shropshire Association for over 60 years.  He was a past member of the American Hampshire Association and the Montadale Sheep Breeders Association.  Funeral Services will be held at 7 PM on Friday June 7, 2024 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia. Friends may call at the funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Friday.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.  Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.