PERRYVILLE -- Arnia E. Heck, 75, of Perryville, died Sunday, July 26, 1992, at his home.
He was born March 9, 1917, in Perry County, son of John and Alice Henderson Heck. He and Goldia Griffard were married July 18, 1938.
Heck was a retired timber worker, and veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion 133, and lifetime member of VFW Post 4282.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald Heck of Jolliet, Ill., Roger and Kevin Heck of Perryville, Glennon Heck of Heath, Ohio; three daughters, Kay Meyers of St. Louis, Arneta Alexander of Beloit, Wis., Kristeen Schilling of Perryville; a sister, Leslie Heck of Stella; 23 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers
Friends may call at Young and Sons Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. today, and 6:30-10 a.m. Wednesday.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. John Tackaberry will officiate, with burial in Crestlawn Cemetery at Ste. Genevieve.
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