James Allen Heckenkamp
James Allen Heckenkamp (Jim), 70, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital surrounded by family.
A visitation service will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 4th at St. Louis Cremation, St. Peters.
Born December 1, 1950, to Joseph Heckenkamp and Rita Jean (Dean) Heckenkamp, Jim was raised in North St. Louis County, Missouri. He attended St. Pius for his elementary education and graduated from McCluer High School in 1969. He spent many years working as a Sales Rep. for various steel companies. Jim loved to play tennis, football, racquetball, and rollerblade. He was dedicated to being at as many sports and activities as possible for his kids. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, intelligence, love of music, and most of all his love for friends and family.
Throughout his life, Jim was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth (Beth); two children: Kelsey; and James (Linda); He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sibling Joseph Heckenkamp.
He is also survived by his sisters Joan and Jean, brothers Jack (Julie), Jeff, Jerry, and many nieces and nephews.
Jim’s family truly appreciates all the wonderful care he was given by his VA Hospice team and the love and support extended by family and friends.
Memorial may be given to the Gary Sinise Foundation of Operation Home Front.
SO sorry I missed the Memorial for Jim. Just received information of his passing today, 8/5/21. I have some great memories of Jim, his family, and his many friends. I regret not being in touch these last years. He was a pretty great guy. I’m sure he will be missed greatly.
I’m so sorry to hear about Jim. We went to high school together, worked at Romines together and were room mates after high school. Jim was always having us play some sport: tennis matches, late night hockey, racquet ball. And motorcycles! Jim had a Kawasaki Z1 and would stand up on the seat flying down the highway. We made some great bike trips. Jim was something of a mad man back then and there are so many stories!
Just moved back to the area and was looking for Jim’s contact info when I found his obituary.
My condolences to his wife and children. He was a wonderful person and friend, and will be remembered always.