Robert W. “Bob” Heckathorn
Robert W. “Bob” Heckathorn, 94 of Nappanee, died at 2:10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 2, 1927, to Robert and Elizabeth (Mayne) Heckathorn in New Wilmington, Pa. He served his country in the United States Army and was past commander of the Nappanee American Legion Post #154.
On Nov. 2, 1948, Bob married Ruth Edeburn in Mercer, Pa. They moved to Nappanee, on June 24, 1959.
He is survived by four children: Barbara Furkin of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gary Heckathorn of Eldon, Mo., Ken (Wanda) Heckathorn of Nappanee, and Steve (Dawn) Heckathorn of Nappanee; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Esther Snarey of New Brighton, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements.