George W. "Bud" Heck, long-time resident of the Tennyson, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 30th, 2011.
He was born August 24th, 1928, on his family's farm near Garnavillo, Iowa, and was the son of George A. and Teresa (Burr) Heck. George interrupted his high school and later his college education to run the family farm and to serve in the US Army 4th armored division. As a percussionist, he played in the college and army bands. He received a bachelor's degree from Loras College in 1958, after which he devoted his life to education. George impacted a generation of students in his 31 years of teaching, which included 27 years as a math teacher at Potosi High School.
When he wasn't at school, George loved music, fishing on the Mississippi, hunting and playing cards with friends and family. He had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
George married the love of his life, Lila Murphy in 1955. Their family includes son, Bill (Lori) Heck and granddaughters, Melissa, Colleen, Jennifer and Rachael; daughter, Rose (Dan) McEleney and grandsons, Patrick, Mark, Stephen and Sam; daughter, Mary Ann (Phil) Stroud, and grandchildren, Katie (Matt) Majarian, Sophia, Gina and David Stroud; brother Loras and sister-in-laws, Leona Leighton and Aleatha Kadinger.
George is preceded in death by Lila, his grandson Michael and his siblings Lolita Junk and John Heck.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Martin Funeral Home, Potosi, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 9th, 2011 with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2001 with visitation one hour prior at the Church. The Rev. Fr. Richard J. Leffler presiding. Burial and military rites will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial gifts may be given to a scholarship fund being established with an annual award to be given to a Potosi High School graduating senior. Memorial gifts may also be given in George's name to St. Andrew-Thomas Catholic Church.
Lemke Funeral Homes of Clinton, assisting the family.

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