Philip E. Hecht Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Philip E. Hecht of Fort Madison, Iowa, born in Moline, Illinois, who passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Waldemar P. Hecht (Walt) and Mary J. Hecht (Cramer) of Burlington, Iowa.; his brother Calvin; and his parents-in-law, Hans and Anna Jedlicka.
He is survived by: his children, Alan M. Hecht of West Point, Iowa and Audrey L. Roman; his granddaughters, Ava and Emily of Bettendorf, Iowa; his sisters, Kathleen Williams (Russ) of Mediapolis, Iowa, Nancy Scott Swanson (Mark) of Ashland, Wisconsin, Deborah Coon (Jeff) of Mediapolis, Iowa and Susan Wagner-Hecht (Christine) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and his sister-in-law Darlene Hecht of Ft. Worth Texas. He is also survived by his loving wife, son, daughter, and two granddaughters.
A 54-year resident of Lee County, Phil most recently served on the Lee County Economic Development Group board, the Southeastern Community College Foundation board, and the Fort Madison Library board of trustees.
