Ronald Heil
Died: Apr 9, 2015
Ronald Heil, age 72, of Port Murray, NJ died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Ronald was born December 25, 1942 in Queens, NY and was the son of the late Frederick and Helen (Nill) Heil.
He served in the US Army from 1967 to 1973. Ron was employed by Interbakes Foods, Elizabeth, NJ as a Food Sanitarian, in addition, He previously worked for Sunshine Biscuits, Sayreville, NJ; TJ Lipton, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ and Hormel Meats of Austin, Minnesota. He was a ruling Elder of the Hackettstown 1st Presbyterian Church and was an avid fisherman & woodworker. Ron also enjoyed building model trains, traveling with his wife Sharon, especially to the Jersey and Maryland Shores. His family was the love of his life and they will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his wife: Sharon (Payton) Heil, 1 son; Marc Heil and his wife Jessica, 1 daughter; Kimberly Ellis and her husband David; 3 grandchildren; Lauren, Ben and Dan Heil.
A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Hackettstown 1st Presbyterian Church, Main St., Hackettstown, NJ on Saturday, April 18th at 11:00am. Lunch will be served across the street in the Presbyterian Church Chapel immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donating to the First Presbyterian Church Building Restoration Fund, 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donating to the First Presbyterian Church Building Restoration Fund, 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Rui Gaspar
#10
September 13th, 2015 3:32 pm
Dear Heil family, sadly I just found out about Ron's passing. I worked with Ron for several years and have nothing but fond memories. He was such a wonderful person and a professional in his work. I don't recall ever seeing Ron upset about anything and he always made everyone smile and laugh - that's how I'll remember him.
I hope than your pain will heal with time.
RG
Charlie and Dorothy Dauchert
#9
April 17th, 2015 6:08 pm
Dear Sharon and family, We share your grief at Ron's passing. We will truly miss our dear friend. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you all.
Jeff Schott
#8
April 17th, 2015 9:15 am
I am so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, Mark, Kim and their families. I’ll always remember opening day of trout season when Ron would take Mark and me to the Pancake Breakfast at the firehouse before fishing ‘out back’. We never seemed to catch much, but I learned a ton. He helped instill a childhood passion for the outdoors that has never left. Ron was very caring and always made us kids feel like part of the family. I look back fondly on all those days fishing, shooting BB guns, learning to shoot a bow, going to the Rutgers game, and of course the royal rumbles in the swimming pool. I am so grateful to have shared all those days with Mr. & Mrs. Heil, Mark and Kim. My sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of such a wonderful man.
Denise Schott Zweigle
#7
April 15th, 2015 1:59 pm
To Sharon, Kim & David, Mark and family - I am so sadden to hear about Ron's passing! He was a great man and always had a terrific smile! I will forever cherish my childhood memories from sleepovers, camping in Cape May, and him being there the night of my car accident! He loved his family very much and it showed! My thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time! Love to you all! Denise Schott Zweigle
Wayne & Victoria Mcdonald
#6
April 14th, 2015 2:15 pm
Sharon we were so sorry to hear the news. You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Danny & Barbara Yankiv
#5
April 12th, 2015 7:08 am
Dear Sharon and family. It's hard to put into words what you and your family are going through. Ron was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with you.
Mark & Winnie Slachetka
#4
April 11th, 2015 3:37 pm
Sharon, we are so sorry for the loss of Ron. In this unsettled world in which we live, it was always so nice to have Ron brighten our meetings whenever we shared times together. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Neil and Dottie Kappers
#3
April 10th, 2015 8:37 pm
Sharon, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.
Peg Russack
#2
April 10th, 2015 5:59 pm
Dear Sharon and family,
My thoughts are with all of you. Ron was a wonderful man with a great smile. He greeted each Sunday at church with that smile and he will not be forgotten.
Ron & Barbara Shaw
#1
April 10th, 2015 5:38 pm
Dear Sharon & all the family, We are so saddened by Ron's passing and send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless all of you and keep you in His care. Ron & Barbara Shaw
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