Obituary - Ernest Leonard Heck

Ernest Leonard Heck was born on January 27, 1936 to Harry and Vera Kaiser Heck and passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2019. After his mother’s passing in 1937, he was raised by his aunt, Tess. He attended school in Fallon and graduated CCHS in 1953.  He joined the Army in 1955 and while stationed in Texas met the love of his life, Barbara McGill.  They were married on March 19, 1959 and moved to Fallon. Ernie worked in construction, propane, and as a land broker.  He loved to travel, boat, ride ATVs and enjoyed many hobbies.  He was a wonderful husband, father and Papa. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Barbara Heck; brother Harry and Patricia; son Carl, Michelle; daughter Carole, Mark Roberson; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. We dearly love you, Papa. A remembrance service will be at 10:30 am Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Parkside Bible Fellowship.   Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page. Sign up to receive updates and the Friday File email notices.