SAYNER - Joseph O. Hegeman, 65, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 5, 2009, at his residence. Joseph was born in Racine December 4, 1943, son of the late Joseph O. and Mary P. (nee: Flynn) Hegeman Sr. Joseph was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1962." He was employed by S.C. Johnson Wax for 35 years, retiring in 1998, and was a member of their "30-Year Club." He also supported Ducks Unlimited. Joseph was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, and wildlife. Above all, he was a loving father and grandfather, who will be deeply missed. Survivors include his three sons, Jeffrey J. Hegeman (Rudy Ledesma) of Milwaukee, Michael Hegeman (Michelle) of Nekoosa, David H. (Karen) Hegeman of Racine; his four grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Michael, and Bryana Lynn; sister, Sherryl Grauwels; uncles, Patrick Flynn and Harry (Marilyn) Flynn; dear friends, Bill and Sandy Hess; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, William; and his loving former wife, Judith (nee: Eckmann); and brother-in-law, John Grauwels. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 10, 2009, 10:30 a.m. with Rev. John D. Aiello officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888
I remember the many hours of playing marbles with Joe in the tree roots of a big elm on the north side of school in the afternoon. Who had more steelies? This tree was later cut down for the addition to our Saint John Nepomuk School. Now a friend from my young commuting days from my Oak Creek farm a monstrous 11 miles away is also gone. My Nicholson and Fitzsimmons Roads farm with barn still exists and will soon be 125 years old.
John McNamee
Joseph O. Hegeman
"Sam" Simon Krizan
I remember the many hours of playing marbles with Joe in the tree roots of a big elm on the north side of school in the afternoon. Who had more steelies? This tree was later cut down for the addition to our Saint John Nepomuk School. Now a friend from my young commuting days from my Oak Creek farm a monstrous 11 miles away is also gone. My Nicholson and Fitzsimmons Roads farm with barn still exists and will soon be 125 years old.
See you sooner than later. Sam Krizan