Kurt Heck's Obituary
Mr. Kurt Heck, age 71, of Grand Haven passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. He was born June 3, 1948 in Pigeon, MI to Ervin and Arvilla (Nieschulz) Heck. On April 6, 1968 he married Carolyn Webb in Saginaw, MI
Kurt was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 and the CSX Brotherhood. Kurt retired as a train engineer in 2002. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, golfing, watching sports, and puzzles and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn; two children, Michael (Vicki) Heck of Grand Haven, and Kevin (Kara) Heck of West Olive; four grandchildren: Ryan, Kaitlynn, Justin, and Jenna Heck; mother-in-law, Ruth Behm; brother, Randy (Natalie) Heck; brother-in-law; Rick (Janet) Webb; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Arvilla; brother, Dale E. Heck; father-in-law, Loyal J. Webb.
A special thank you to Grand Pines Assisted Living Center and Spectrum Hospice for their support and personal care that was given.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Kurt Wenzelburger. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Thursday, September 26, 2019 at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place in Historic Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Kurt may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Spectrum Hospice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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