Richard Heil, of Sunman, was born on November 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, a son to Paul and Mary Catherine Vail Heil. He married Antoinette “Toni” Marks on August 18, 1962, and she preceded him in death on March 8, 2021. He was an over the road truck driver for many years and farmed. Richard enjoyed the upkeep around the farm, especially mowing the grass. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. On Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 81, he passed away at his residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Richard’s memory include three sons, Gary (Lisa) Heil of Batesville, Gerald Heil of Guilford, and Geoffrey Heil of Cincinnati, OH; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Heil, and one brother and one sister.
A private visitation will be held for the family. The public is invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 6461 East St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman IN 47041, at 11am. Burial will be held immediately after in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Nicholas Catholic Church or to the Sunman Life Squad. To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories for the family please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Richard Heil.