Steven Heckinger

Steven Tyler Heckinger, age 53, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home in Des Moines.

Steven was born May 19, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ron and Dotti (King) Heckinger. He graduated from East High School in 1987, and went right to work at age 17. His first job was driving for Anderson Erickson Dairy. He was loyal and hardworking, and was proud to have worked as a truck driver for the construction industry for 38 years, most recently for Kelly Cortum, Inc. out of Norwalk.

Steven loved riding Harley Davidsons and was avid L.A. Rams fan. He loved attending the Iowa State Fair, and owned a Farmall tractor. His family was his greatest joy and he loved spending time with his kids and his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his parents, Dotti and Tom Grochala; sons, Logan and Garrett Heckinger; step-daughter, Amanda Jones; and brothers, Bryan (Angie) Heckinger, Jason (Tracie) Heckinger, Jeremy (Kristi) Heckinger, and Ryan (Paige) Grochala. He is also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews who lovingly called him “Uncle Reese”, and his other extended family and many friends.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Ron Heckinger; grandparents, Elmer and Darlene Heckinger and Floyd and Lois King; and his cousins, Tommy Heckinger and Kelsey Thompson.

Services will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be followed by burial at Avon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Steven.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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