Peter Heckmann (Jr) born in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany on September 13, 1945 lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on 1/11/2021 surrounded by his family. Peter spent his life as a hardworking family man that loved soccer, music, pool, and dancing with his wife of 54 years, Karin.
Peter and Karin immigrated to the United States in 1980 with their children Sabine (Liedel) and Dr. Sascha Heckmann where they built their American dream of home and business ownership.
Peter lived in California’s central Valley for three decades before retiring to Olympia, Washington in 2014 where he was active playing in pool tournaments and riding his horse Dolly. In 2020 he and Karin moved to Pennsylvania to live out their time near their daughter.
Peter is survived by his wife Karin, his daughter Sabine and husband Mark, his son Sascha and wife Nola, grandchildren Shawna, Shannon, Maggie, Sutton, David, Rachel, and Molli and great grandchildren Matthew, Ivy, Asher, Leighton, and Aiden.
Peter will always be remembered for his love of animals, a unique sense of humor, and the ability to fix just about anything. He was a good friend to many and loved his family deeply.
His family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice who’s staff assisted in his transition from this life with compassion and grace.
Rest in peace brother. Your “little” brother (in-law) Oddy.
So happy we were able to meet via facetime. May your memory be a blessing – Elise
Fond Memories of you Peter, will stay
with us forever.
Rest in Peace and
may God’s Perpetual Light shine upon
you
You will be greatly missed
Your in Laws Monika and Dennis
Thank you for the time we were able to spend with you and Karin in your lived american dream.
Thank you for your time and the consolation you donated after Monika got to know you.
Thank you for being there.
You are no longer where you were but you are everywhere we are.
Dirk und Moni
Wir erinnern uns gerne an schöne gemeinsame Zeiten mit Dir und Karin. In unseren Herzen wirst Du uns immer nah bleiben. Rest in Peace
Rosi und Karl
Ich erinnere mich gerne an die……Zeit in Amerika mit dir… du wars ein super Mensch und ein super Familien Vater.Schüss Peter PS.grüß Von mir meine Eltern da oben
Lieber Peter,
du warst ein echter Kumpel und ein guter Kerl. Du hast Spuren in unser aller Herzen hinterlassen.
Wir werden Dich immer in Erinnerung behalten.
Ute Ralf und Familie