Wilbur A

Heckrote

Wilbur August Heckrote entered Heaven's glory on August 30, 2026, to live forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While his departure from our presence has left us heavyhearted, we are certain of the joyous reunion waiting for us one day

Wilbur was born in Philadelphia on June 20, 1938, to Helen and Howard Heckrote. He was one of six
children and married his high school sweetheart, Judy. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage. Wilbur
worked through college and got a degree in food marketing. He was employed with ACME Markets and
later with Kraft/General Foods selling Maxwell House Coffee for over 25 years, which he truly enjoyed.
Wilbur faithfully attended Twin Valley Bible Chapel and served as an elder, helping with VBS, and
teaching Sunday school and children's church. People were important to him, and Wilbur found joy in
joking with others and making them laugh, always striving to make them feel seen, welcomed, and cared
for. Even in his last year of life at Zerbe Sisters' Skilled Nursing, Wilbur brought smiles to both residents
and staff. We are thankful for the care he was given by all the staff at this facility. He will be greatly
missed.
Remembered as a devoted and kind father and caring grandfather, Wilbur is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Meredith (Heckrote) Jarvis and Andrew Jarvis, and 4 grandchildren: Season, Shane, Amaris,
and Rain, who were greatly loved and impacted by their grandfather's life. He is also survived by his
sister Linda (Heckrote) Doran. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Judith Heckrote, and daughter,
Kristin Heckrote, as well as his siblings Walter Heckrote, Kenneth Heckrote, Naomi Heckrote, and Ella
(Heckrote) O'Connor.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:30 am at Twin Valley Bible
Chapel, 105 Shirktown Rd., Narvon, PA 17555. Stanton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc Honey Brook in charge of the arrangements

Internment services will be handled privately by his family