David Eugene Hecker 72, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Saint Joseph, MO.
He was born July 27, 1948 in Lansing, MI, son of the late Margaret and Harold Hecker. He graduated from Central High School, and Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor of Science in Economic and Computer Science. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Holland. David retired from Wire Rope Corporation of America as a Computer Programmer after 25 years of service. He loved fishing at Table Rock Lake in Branson on the river, and many area lakes and ponds. He was a Christian.
David was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Michael Hecker.
Survivors include, wife, Mary (Swope) Hecker of the home, daughter, Terra (Doug) Buhman, St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Christopher Buhman, and brother, Jim (Carol) Hecker, Ozark, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, with funeral services: 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Reverend James Barnett officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Shelter.
