Ronald M. "Ronnie" Heck

GEORGETOWN – Ronald M. Heck, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born in Wilmington, De, son of the late Charles L. and Nora (Kramer) Heck.

Ronnie worked for and retired from the Dupont Plant in Seaford with over 30 years’ service. He was also employed by the Sussex County Council for nine years.

Ronnie served his community for over 50 years in the Georgetown Fire Company, where he served as President, Delaware State Fire Police, and numerous other positions through the years.

He had a passion for camping and was called "The Mayor of Tall Pines Harbour Campground". He also enjoyed spending time with family & friends.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by a son, Keith Allen Heck; and two brothers, Charles Heck, and Robert Heck.

He is survived by his loving wife Faye (Hitchens) Heck: six children, Dale McGann (Ed), Dean Heck (Lisa), Dwayne Heck (Trina), Donnie Cronic (Clifford), Dana Benson (Duane) and Amber Riniker (Scott) Daughter in Law (Beth Britton-Heck); 12 grandchildren, Geoffery, Chad, Gunner, Brittany, Dustin, Amanda, Joe, Sherrie, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Zac, and Lane; 10 great grandchildren, Caleb, Leia, Mia, Alyia, Landon, Reese, Brady, Colt, Junior, and Kinsley; and two brothers, Frank Heck, Tom Heck and many nieces & nephews

A funeral service, with Firefighter Honors, will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, De, where a time of visitation for family and friends will being at 11:00am. Burial will immediately follow in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, Ronnie asked for donations to be made to Georgetown Fire Company, PO Box 77, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Online condolences can be shared to the family at

www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com