March 20 1932 January 18 2020
James’ Obituary James Heckaman, age 87, of Nappanee, died at 5:15 am, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Elkhart Hospice House where he had been admitted Thursday. He was born March 20, 1932. On May 30, 1954, he married Phyllis Roth. James was a 1950 graduate of Nappanee High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war and was a Bronze Star recipient. He had worked at Mutchler Brothers for 20 years and was a Metropolitan Life Insurance agent for 20 years. Jim was a sports fan, he especially loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He was a basketball referee for Middle School games and also enjoyed golf and bowling. He was a member and past president of the Nappanee Rotary Club. Surviving is his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Brenda (Chrys) Coons, Dryden, MI; son, Blain (Jill) Heckaman, Coral Gables, FL; grandchildren, Chad (Kelli) Coons, Carla (Tim) Kolzow, Tyler Heckaman, Ryan Heckaman; and great grandchildren, Crew and Maci Coons, Evelyn and Timothy Kolzow. Family and friends may call from 2-8 Tuesday, January 21st at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for 1 hour prior to the 10:30 am Funeral Service, Wednesday, January 22nd at First Brethren Church. Rev. Tom Schiefer will officiate and burial will be in Bremen Cemetery with Military Services by Nappanee American Legion. Memorial contributions may be given to First Brethren Church. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Heckaman March 20 1932 January 18 2020.
Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Nappanee, state: Indiana