Jay M. Heckenkamp
Jay M. Heckenkamp passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at 9:34 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Diane Reeve Heckenkamp; their children, Brandy Heckenkamp (Kurt Browning), Claire Carlin (Derrick Carlin), and Matthew Heckenkamp; and grandchildren Aurora, Kamden, and Margot.
A graduate of McCluer High School, Jay is the son of the late Roy and Donna Heckenkamp, and is a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Jay was a Dental Lab Technician, briefly joined staff at Affton High School, and for nearly 20 years he very happily drove the Zamboni at Affton Hockey Rink. Throughout his life, Jay enjoyed every sport, especially those his kids played. Jay’s nicknames include Sweetie Pie, Jaybird, and JayMan.
Through his generous gift to Mid-America Transplant Association, Jay will continue to live on beyond the love in our hearts.
A celebration of Jay’s life for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers: Please donate in Jay’s name to Rainbows for Kids, a 501 (c)(3) charity in the greater St. Louis Area that works with families of children with cancer and other serious situations.
By Mail: Rainbows for Kids, 7221 Waterford Drive, Affton, MO 63123
Online: Donate | RainbowsForKids.org
Jay was a beautiful soul who will carry on in our hearts. Sending love to all.
Sincere sympathy to Diane and family. I got to know Jay when he worked at Affton High School. He came to work a hour early and came to the Library to read the paper. Jay was always in a happy mood. He was also a nearby neighbor. I would wave to him when he was cutting the grass, etc. in his backyard. I did not know he was ill and he was not one to share his problems. He was a very humble, sweet, man.
Diane, take comfort in knowing he was very proud of his family and you made his life very happy. God Bless the Heckenkamp Family.
Jay had a heart of gold.
He will live on in all the hearts who love him.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
You are still in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are enjoying your new adventure. And if you are in position to put in good word for me then please do. 🥅⚾️🙏🙏🙏😎
Love you always my dear brother. I will see you again ❤️🙏🏻