George Marcus Heck

George Marcus Heck, 81, of La Crosse passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on January 31, 1937 in La Crosse to William and Ethel (Kaufman) Heck and baptized at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1954. After high school he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. He attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute taking courses in Industrial Engineering Technology. On June 25, 1960 he married Alice Jane Schamens at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. George retired from the Trane Company in 1996 after 36 years of service.

He is survived by a son Mark (Haeran) Heck of Glendale, AZ, a daughter Sandra Heck of Prior Lake, MN, grandchildren Michelle and Matthew Heck, sister Rose (Kenneth) Schmidt of La Crosse, nephews Steven & Scott (Sally) Schmidt. He is also survived by best friends who are like family, Jim (Marcie) Storey and family. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jane, his parents and a brother Paul Heck.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 West Ave. S., La Crosse. Pastor Richard Pamperin will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the American Red Cross or a local Blood Bank.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Gundersen Health System for the wonderful care given to George.

The Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, La Crosse Chapel is assisting the family.