Herbert O. Heckel Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herbert O. Heckel Jr. of Racine, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 7, 2025 at the age of 84. 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, Herbert O. Heckel, Sr. and Mildred E.; his brothers, Eugene, Robert and Glen Heckel; his siblings-in-law, Sharon Tyson, Bob Drinkwine and Bob Shoup; Francis, Jr. and Doris.
He is survived by: his wife Sue; his children, Robert Heckel (Felicia), Catherine Sorensen (Mark), Karen Murphy (Michael), Beth Heckel and Lori Riffer (David); his grandchildren, Devin Heckel (Erica), Carissa Heckel (Steven), Ryan Heckel (Caillie), Lauren Heckel (Reed), Brent Heckel (Terri), Sarah Everton (Erik), Reuben Heckel (Karlee), Nik Sorensen (Allyson), Carly Reidenbach (Phil), Eric Sorensen (Samantha), Jonathan Murphy (ManTing), Jennifer Knous (Julie), Matthew Murphy, Sophia Riffer, Lydia Riffer and Andrew Riffer; his great grandchildren, Harrison, Landon, Alaina, Easton, Jhoella, Elijah Heckel, Amelia, Roman, Arlo, Luke Schmidt, Evelyn, Lily, Charlotte Everton, Jordan, Aubree, Gracelyn Reidenbach and Skylar Knous; his sisters, Phyllis Drinkwine, Joan Shoup and Jane Grabowski (Bob); and his siblings-in-law, Marlys Heckel, Francis Tyson III, Bonnie Schold (Terry), Therese Nelson (Kurt) and James Tyson (JoAnn). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
In memory of Herb, memorials to the St. Lucy Food Pantry have been suggested.
