Joseph Arthur Hecko, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away August 1, 2021. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana to the late George J. and Lendora (Rader) Hecko. Joseph received his MBA and was a detective for Marion County Sheriff’s Department before retiring.
Joseph was a man with a big heart who loved his family and their pets. He loved playing cards with his friends, enjoyed his pottery classes, and planting his garden.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol Nagley Hecko, son, Michael (Nina) Hecko; daughter, Stephanie Hecko Aikin; and grandchildren, Savanna, Samantha and Sarah Aikin. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lendora Hecko; and sister, Rebecca McCann.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260.
Additional information will be posted at: https://www.stlukesumc.com/care/funerals
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to The Garden, 2720 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. (https://thegardenonline.org/support-the-garden/ )
Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel assisting with arrangements. To share a memory, please go to www.leppertmortuary.com.