Neil Heck, 61, of Langdon, ND, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010, at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

 

Neil was born November 25, 1948 to William and Mildred Inez (Olson) Heck at Langdon, ND.  He began his schooling in country school and then to Langdon where he graduated from Langdon High School in the class of 1968.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served one of his years in Germany.  Upon his Honorable Discharge, he returned to the area.  He worked security at the ABM Missile Site.  He also worked carpentry work and on the farm with his father.  He began working with his brothers, Gene and Victor, and since 1975, they have farmed together.  Neil was active in the Emmanuel Evangelical Church where he served as Sunday School Treasurer and went on mission trips to South America.  He dedicated a great deal of time to the Gideon’s, serving as Treasurer.  He also served on the Lebanon Cemetery Board.  Neil loved working with trees.  He planted many trees and made sure they had water and were well cared for.  He enjoyed keeping the yard looking neat.

 

Neil is survived by his father William of Langdon, ND, siblings: Allan G. Nemona (Penner) of Bartlesville, OK; Eugene W. Heck of Langdon, ND; Elaine M. (Heck) Gary Huether of Fillmore, IN; Victor C. Heck of Langdon, ND; and Dale L. Lynn (Logan) Heck of Aurora, CO.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred.

 

VISITATION will take place Tuesday, October 12, 2010, starting at 6pm with a 7pm prayer service all at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.  Visitation will also take place for one hour before the time of the services at the church on Wednesday.

 

SERVICES  Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at 2:00pm at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church of Langdon, ND.

 

INTERMENT  Zion Cemetery