David Thomas Hecke, 66, passed away, Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was the son of the late John Hecke Sr., and Viola Hecke. David graduated from Central Catholic High School and earned his Associates degree from Indiana University. He owned and operated West State Café, Big Daddy's Sports Bar in Warsaw, and had a Weenie Wagon for Frecker Auctions. Later he became a school bus driver for FWCS for 9 years. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. David enjoyed staying busy, working on his Corvair, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Pam Hecke; children, Brandon (Tasha) Hecke, Benjamin (Alyssa) Hecke; grandchildren, Caleb, Lily, Liam, Mariellen; siblings, John (Julie) Hecke, Greg Hecke, Theresa (Ken) Taulbe-Noonan; close friends, Rick Harkelroad, and Rick Brown; and many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Hecke. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am, Monday, February 25,2019 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, Fr. Joseph Gaughan officiating. Calling will be Sunday, February 24, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, from 2 pm until 6 pm with a Knight of Columbus and Rosary ceremony at 5:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.