Gerald Lee Heshelman Obituary
Gerald Lee Heshelman of Rockton, Illinois passed away on August 23, 2026. Gerald, born on March 15, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Lee Heshelman to show support.
Gerald will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gerald will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gerald’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen Heshelman and Mildred Heshelman (Butz). He is survived by: his daughter Erica Heshelman; his brother Richard Heshelman (Marilyn); his nephew Curtis Heshelman (Tracy); his niece Kimberly Rateike (Jason); his great-nephews, Tyler (Shelby), Ryan (Gretchen) and Chance; and his great-niece Isla Heshelman.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services (218 W Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org). Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
