David HECKLINSKI

12 OCT 1949 - 10 JUN 2020

• BIRTH: 12 OCT 1949, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 10 JUN 2020, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 22 OCT 1983, St Joseph County, Indiana

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[N24590] David William Hecklinski
October 12, 1949 - June 10, 2020

South Bend - David William Hecklinski, 70, born October 12, 1949 to the late William and Irene (Kazmierczak) Hecklinski passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Left to cherish the memory of Dave is the love of his life Andrea (Fowler) Hecklinski whom he married October 22, 1983. He is also survived by their children, Michael (Kathie) Wentzel of South Bend, Mark Wentzel of Oklahoma, and Kimberly Kuemin of South Bend; grandchildren, Stevie Kauffman, Christopher Ellis, Matthew Ellis, Ashley (Garrett) Hatfield, Andrew Ellis, Katie (Alan) Bali, Emilia Kuemin, Charles (Bree) Kuemin, Michael Kauffman; 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister Sandra Hecklinski of South Bend; and a host of extended family and friends. Dave worked at Hanks grocery store in Roseland. He was a South Bend Police Officer for 38 years until retiring in 2013 as Captain of the Training Department. Dave received a key to the City of South Bend, and was a member of the FOP Lodge #36. He enjoyed flying and received his pilot’s license. Dave also enjoyed fishing, and playing jokes on his brothers in uniform. Most of all he loved spending time at the family summer lake house. A Visitation for Dave will be held 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020 in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Heartland Hospice Care, 230 W. Catalpa Dr, Ste D, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or the Fallen Officer’s Fund, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN. 46619. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net