In 1921, when his brother died from severe burns, Adam took on the responsibility of farming Henry's land and looking after his family. Even though the land was sold in the fall to settle the estate, Adam would always remain the loving and caring uncle to Henry's children.
Adam was nearly 41 years old when he married Wilma Jean Hooker in 1942. For a few years they lived on rented farms. Then, in 1958, they bought a farm 3 miles east and 1.75 north of Ethan, South Dakota. It was here that they met the challenges of farming and raising their family. Throughout the years, Adam took great pride in farming and especially liked to have his fields free of weeds.
Adam and Wilma had five children: Leonard, Violet, Phyllis, Marlyn, and Janice.
In 1921, when his brother died from severe burns, Adam took on the responsibility of farming Henry's land and looking after his family. Even though the land was sold in the fall to settle the estate, Adam would always remain the loving and caring uncle to Henry's children.
Adam was nearly 41 years old when he married Wilma Jean Hooker in 1942. For a few years they lived on rented farms. Then, in 1958, they bought a farm 3 miles east and 1.75 north of Ethan, South Dakota. It was here that they met the challenges of farming and raising their family. Throughout the years, Adam took great pride in farming and especially liked to have his fields free of weeds.
Adam and Wilma had five children: Leonard, Violet, Phyllis, Marlyn, and Janice.
Family Members
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Karoline Friedrike Trinkner Röcker
1882–1963
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Karl Friedrich "Charlie" Heckel
1885–1974
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Henry Heckel
1886–1921
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Mary Heckel Doering
1888–1968
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John Heckel
1889–1968
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Anna Heckel Wieczorek
1893–1938
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Katherine "Katie" Heckel Hanle
1895–1967
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William "Bill" Heckel
1897–1969
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Martha Heckel Rumbolz
1904–1983
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Emma Ethel Heckel Wieczorek
1905–1986
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