NAPPANEE – James L. Heckaman, 87, Nappanee, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Elkhart Hospice House.
He was born March 20, 1932. On May 30, 1954, he married Phyllis Roth, who survives. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war and was a Bronze Star recipient.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 22 at First Brethren Church. The Rev. Tom Schiefer will officiate and burial will be in Bremen Cemetery with military services by Nappanee American Legion.
