Donna Mae Heckler

Donna Mae Heckler, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, passed away August 6, 2022. She was born December 23, 1930 in Waterville, Ohio to Clyde and Maggie (Bucher) Huffman. She was employed as the high school secretary at Grand Rapids High School and retired from Drs. Boehm and Stepniewski's office in Maumee, Ohio, working as a medical assistant. Donna has been a long standing member of the First Presbyterian Church, being married there in 1949. She celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Martin Heckler, the love of her life, on April 30, 1999. Martin passed away in October of that year. Together they raised two sons, Blaine Martin and Jeffrey Alan. Proceeding her in death were her parents, her sister Lotus Schultz, brothers Elwood Huffman, Willis Huffman, Roland Huffman, and Lowell Huffman. 

Donna and Martin loved to camp and travel, visiting most of the lower 48 states. One highlight was a three-week Amtrak rail vacation through the West visiting Seattle, and friends in Los Angeles and Phoenix before returning home. They spent many vacations fishing in Nakina, Canada. She was a member of the Alva Sidle Legion Auxillary, Grand Rapids Arts Council, and Grand Rapids Historical Society. 

Some of her other hobbies were gardening, working in stained glass, and visiting antique shows and flea markets. She also enjoyed monthly lunches with her nieces prior to COVID. 

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons Blaine (Deb) Heckler of Lima, Ohio and Jeff (Sara) Heckler of Perrysburg, Ohio, many wonderful caring nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Geraldine Heckler who was a great traveling companion, and brother-in-law Bill Heckler. A true angel to Donna was her next door neighbor in the condos Jean Burt.

A Celebration of Life service for Donna will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, 17700 Beaver St, Grand Rapids, OH 43522 at 11:00 AM. 

Those wishing to offer memorials in Donna's memory are asked to consider the Otsego Food Pantry at the Presbyterian Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

Hanneman Funeral Home - Grand Rapids are honored to serve Donna's family and encourage those to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.

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