Andrew James Heck

Andrew James Heck, age 55, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Andy was born March 26, 1969, in Van Wert, to James A. "Jimbo" and Martha P. (Dunno) Heck, who are deceased.

A son, Garry A. Heck, preceded him in death August 7, 2024, and his father, Jim, also just recently passed away on December 25th.  

Andy and Nickie (Seals) were married on June 3, 1989.  She survives, along with their daughters: Tara Heck (Adam Leatherman) of Van Wert, and Tori Heck of Mendon; grandchildren: Andrew Heck and Alyzah Heck of Celina; and his brother & sisters: Mike (Samantha) Heck of Mendon, Rebecca Heck Getzendiner (Ron Fink) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jessica (Mike) Heck-Stelzer of Mendon.

Also surviving are brothers-in-law: Garry "Goose" (Coleena) Seals of Rockford, and Larry "Shorty" (Holly) Seals of Celina, and numerous nieces and nephews, Including a special niece, Rebekka Thomas and great nephew, Elias Andrew Thomas.   

He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Garry Seals.  

Andy was a 1987 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, and attended auto body classes at Vantage Vocational School. 

He worked at New Idea in Coldwater, until its closing.  Andy had also been employed at Crown Equipment in New Bremen, AAP in St. Marys, and various other area factories.

He was a member of the Grand Lake Motorcycle Club, Mendon, and was the club's current President.  

Andy's interests included motorcycles, music, camping, pug dogs, gardening, and raising chickens.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, on Friday, February 7th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00, with Rev. Steven Leonard, officiating.     

Burial will take place at Mendon Cemetery.    

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Funeral Home to help with expenses.  

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