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Adrian E. HecheOctober 09, 1920 - April 20, 2010 Adrian E. Heche
Adrian E. Heche, 89, formerly of Fortville, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home. He was born October 9, 1920 in Bluffton, IN to Ed & Clara Heche. He graduated from Fortville High School, studied accounting at Butler University and tax law from the U.S. Treasury Department. He worked for the IRS from 1940-42. Adrian was a pilot for the U.S. Air Force late in WWII and remained in the Air Force Reserve for ten years, achieving the rank of Captain. He was co-owner of Heche’s 5 & 10 Store in Fortville from 1946 to 1986; a member of Fortville Library Board; the Masonic Lodge; and American Legion Post 319 as a charter member. He also was on the board of directors at Greenfield Banking Co. in 1979 and a member of the Fortville Methodist & Christian Churches. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 52 years, Phyllis Anderson Heche; brothers Paul & Ivan Heche; sister Joyce Fisher; and son-in-law Robert Arnold. He is survived by his wife Madeline; daughters: Dorinda Arnold of Fortville; Sheryl (Gary) Wilkie of Greenfield; and Christy (Mike) Lowe of McCordsville; stepdaughter Annette Rowe; stepson Brian Rowe; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral InformationAdrian's daughters will receive friends and celebrate his life on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 2 to 6 pm at Seals Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fortville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Fortville United Methodist Church. Donations InformationMemorial contributions may be made to the Fortville United Methodist Church, 125 E. Staat St., Fortville, IN 46040. |
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