Melvin Lewis Heckel's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2024 in Elkins, West Virginia

Melvin Lewis Heckel

August 11, 1937 - May 5, 2024 (86 years old)

Elkins, West Virginia

Melvin Lewis Heckel's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2024 in Elkins, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hostetler Funeral Home

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Melvin Lewis Heckel

August 11, 1937 - May 5, 2024 (86 years old)

Elkins, West Virginia

Melvin Lewis Heckel Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Melvin Lewis Heckel of Elkins, West Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Melvin Lewis left this world on May 5, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Lewis Heckel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Heckel and Minnie Oaster Heckel; his siblings, William "PeeWee" Heckel, Andrew "Andy" Heckel, Mary Lee Heckel, Geraldine Heckel and Patricia "Patty" Heckel Portaro; and his brother-in-law Donald Gilbert.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Ferguson Heckel; his children, Jennifer Heckel Lindsey (Steven) and William "Bill" Heckel; his granddaughter Allison Lindsey; his sister Frances Jody Heckel Gilbert; and his close friends, Roger and Alice Vandevender. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

The family asks that friends leave contributions in Melvin's memory to ELKINS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, P.O. Box 1784, Elkins, West Virginia 26241 or to WV Caring, 169 Diamond Street, Elkins, WV 26241.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hostetler Funeral Home



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