Warren "Hap" B. Hecker, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home of 55 years with his family by his side on January 17, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ward and Ruby (Warren) Hecker on April 30, 1935. Hap was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Donna Corbit and his wife, Sharon to whom he was married for 50 years. He is survived by his children-Jennifer Hecker, Kim (David) Korff, Paul (Donald Bradford) Hecker of NYC, Jill (Oscar) Elian, as well as his grandchildren- Megan, Ryan (Ashley), Aidan and Alex Korff, Katelyn (Brandon) Wiseheart, Andrew, Brandon and Tessa Elian and two great-granddaughters, Piper and River. Many other loving relatives including Julie Darling, John Hecker, cousins Vivian and Gwilda, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law.

He attended Congress Elementary and graduated from Central High School in 1953. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone retiring in 1991 after 41 years of service. He served his community in many ways including six years in the Michigan National Guard, several years as an EMT with Bud and Mercy ambulance companies and 38 years as a Paid-On-Call Member of East Grand Rapids Fire Department. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Boy Scouts of America for 78 years. He was a member of Trinity Methodist, Fuller Ave CRC and Calvin CRC over the years. He enjoyed downhill skiing, working with stained glass and his autobiographical writings. He spent years sailing all over the Great Lakes exploring every port and island.

The family will have a time of visitation at Zaagman Memorial Chapel at 2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday January 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Calvin Church, 700 Ethel SE, Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday January 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM with Rev. Rebecca Jordan-Heys officiating. Please join us in celebrating a life full of adventure and learning. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation: Michigan Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Hap's name.