Jeffrey M Heckman

Jeffrey M. Heckman, age 77, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home in New Bremen. He was born on March 10, 1948 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Robert J. & Joan (Heinl) Heckman. He married Gladys Heitkamp on August 14, 1971 and she preceded him in death on September 21, 2004. He married Anne Palmer Newcomb on December 20, 2005 and she survives in New Bremen. He is also survived by children: Stacie & Ben Ernst, Dublin, Shawn & Shannon Heckman, New Bremen, Rhonda & Peter Beck, New Bremen, Ryan & Kelli Heckman, New Bremen, 15 grandchildren, sisters & brother: Lynda & Jimmy Eddins, Pensacola, FL, Angie & Tom Niemeyer, Minster, Ted & Carol Hekcman, Minster. Jeff was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen and a former member of St. Augustine Church, Minster. He was a graduate of Minster High School, University of Cincinnati in 1973. He was proud to have worked at Crown Equipment for 35 years and a member of the Army Reserve. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and he loved cars and taking corvette rides. He loved spending time with his family and following his grandchildren’s activities, especially the dance recitals and sporting events. Jeff will be remembered for his warm and welcoming smile to everyone he met. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 3 to 7 PM and on Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grand Lake Hospice, American Heart Association and OUR HOME. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.