Daniel Heckathorn

Daniel grew up in Belle Plaine and Clearwater, attending both schools in town. He graduated from Udall, Kansas schools.

At a very young age, he was interested in cooking and before he could walk, he was helping his dad, Craig, prepare meals.

He always said he wanted to be a Chef. He went into the restaurant industry. He, like most teenagers worked at McDonalds for his first job, later working at Marcos Cantina, Rib Crib, Louis' Rosehill Cafe, Hero's Bar & Grill and finally Applebee's.

He loved doing anything outside. Him and his best friend, Jared, started skateboarding and then graduated to motorcycles.

He was always teaching his self new hobbies. His latest was canning pickles and he had gotten pretty good at it.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Craig Heckathorn and both grandfathers, James Heckathorn and Dennis Jones.

Survived by his momma and step-father, Diane (Robert) Klocke, brothers and sister-in-laws, Kenny (Mariah) Heckathorn and Timm (Katy) Heckathorn; nieces and nephews, Brooklyn, Skyler, Kiana, Madison, Kaiden, Hudson, and Levi.

His best doggie Dini and his best kitty Milo.

Grandmothers; Sandra Jones, Marcia Heckathorn, Gwen Heckathorn, Mary Klocke and grandfather Delman Klocke. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He will be missed by all.

Rest In Peace my baby boy. Momma is heart broken and will miss you forever.

A visitation with family for Daniel will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Heckathorn family.