“To live in hearts we leave behind,

is not to die.”

Born on August 8, 1940 in Flandreau, South Dakota. Richard (Dick) Hilbert Heesch passed away on February 19, 2018.

Dick coached the O-Line with head coach Joe Salem 1975-1977

He graduated from Huron College in 1963 and received a Master's degree from the University of South Dakota. He was married to Rea(Rusche) Heesch for 54 years. Dick retired from the Air National Guard after 23 years. He was a teacher, football coach who coached at Central High School in Iowa, University of South Dakota and Northern Arizona University. He later brokered his own real estate company in both Flagstaff and Scottsdale.

Dick was not only a success in his careers, but a wonderful family man. He loved airplanes, skiing, traveling, fishing in Alaska, volunteering for the Scottsdale Fire Department and talking with friends. He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, who will dearly miss his jolly spirit and love for life.

Dick is survived by his wife Rea, his daughters Robin Mason(Jim), Julie Heesch, Susan Toll(Rob), Krissy Puleo(Adam) and Lynn Vogel, his grandchildren, Brittany, Rachel, Sarah, Katie, Kyle and Amber and his greatgrandchild Troy.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to your favorite charity.

The celebration of life was held Thursday, March 1st 2018 at 2:00 PM at McCormick Ranch Golf Club Pavilion, 7505 E McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale AZ 85258.