Heckner, William

1932 - 2008  (75 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Heckner, William
  Born	31 Dec 1932	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	30 Nov 2008
  Obituary	4 Dec 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  William C. Heckner, Janesville, Menasha, age 75, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Sunday. Born December 31, 1932, in Appleton, WI, to Margaret (Rees) and Edward Heckner. Graduated from Menasha High School 1951. He married his High School sweetheart, Joyce Mollet, on January 23, 1954. At age 30, his desire was to get a college education to become a teacher. He went to UW-Fox Valley extension Menasha. Working 6 days a week at a paper mill the 11-7 shift and going to school during the day. He received his Associate degree in 2 years and then went on to UW-Oshkosh where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He then taught in the Menasha public schools. When he received a scholarship, he returned to UW-Oshkosh and got his Masters degree. He then taught Jr. and Sr. High School level Social Studies at the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped for 25 years. He received his certification to teach the visually handicapped from Northern Illinois University. Bill had a beautiful voice. He sang in the church and the barbershop choirs in Menasha and the Janesville-Beloit barbershop. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling and his yard. He was a lifelong Cubs fan and went to many Cubs games with his son. He enjoyed teaching and taking his students to Washington, D.C. every year for Close-Up. A kind man who was a loving husband and father. He worked hard to accomplish his goals in life and never gave up. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Janesville. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; a daughter, Susan (Gary) Woldt of Appleton; a son, David Heckner of Janesville; a grandson, Shane (Nicole) Dessart of Menasha; two step-grandchildren, Sara Woldt and Ryan Woldt; and a great-granddaughter, Magdelina Dessart. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leonard. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in the chapel at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. Dad; we are proud of you, love you, and will miss you. Susan and Dave
  Reference Number	96
  Person ID	I316268	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Father	Heckner, Edward,   b. 12 Mar 1901,   d. 4 Sep 1980  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Reese, Margaret,   b. 17 Jun 1902,   d. 17 Feb 1963  (Age 60 years)
  Family ID	F200056	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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