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Richard Heppelmann of Bellechester was called to his heavenly home on December 18, 2022. Born to Frank and Mary (Krick) Heppelmann on September 2, 1936, he was raised on the

Richard Heppelmann of Bellechester was called to his heavenly home on December 18, 2022. Born to Frank and Mary (Krick) Heppelmann on September 2, 1936, he was raised on the family farm outside of Bellechester, attending Lake City Schools. When he was 15, his father had a farm accident and acquired tetanus, so Rich quit school to tend to the family farm during the recovery. As a young adult, his brother, Arnie recommended he consider attending a trade school to become a bricklayer, and Richard f...