A TRIBUTE TO MY UNCLE RICH
On July 15, 2019, my uncle, Richard Heidecke, Jr., passed away at 70 years old after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. My Aunt Debbie, his wife of 48 years, took exceptional care of him to the end. She is an inspiration. He is also survived by my cousins, Richie and Mark, and their spouses, Amanda and Schweta, as well as his grandchildren: Mia, Brianna, and Rayden. My Uncle Rich was a brilliant man. He graduated at the top of his class at The John Marshall Law School and served on its law review 40 years before I did. He went on to become a very successful attorney due to his enormous capacity to help those in need. Whether you had bills piling up after an injury or you needed help drafting a will, Rich was smart enough to know what to do, no matter your situation, and he was compassionate enough to always have his doors open.
My uncle was never my lawyer. He was always just my uncle. My interactions with him did not revolve around the law or business, only family. He was a reserved man, at least in my observations, and I wish now that I had spent more time talking with him. But even just in my observations, I saw a man with important life lessons to give: how to take care of your family and how to continue living, loving, and working through the most difficult of times. He was a devout Catholic. He never missed a mass and served as a Eucharistic minister as long as he could. As was said repeatedly at his funeral service, Rich truly put God, his family, and his friends before himself. It is a comfort to know that he will be reunited with his daughter, Julie. Julie passed away in a car crash when she was 19 years old. I was only 9 years old at the time. For all of us, Julie has remained a constant reminder of the beauty that surrounds us. My aunt and uncle were quick to point out to me signs of her company in my and our family’s lives. I never took those moments for granted and still look for those signs.
I know that Rich missed Julie very much. I am grateful that he can now join her in peace.
– Jon Svitak
SEPTEMBER 2019 DATES OF CONSEQUENCE
Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve. CLASSIC APPLE CRISP Ingredients Filling: • 5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped • 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tbsp lemon juice Topping: • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt • 6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces • 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped Inspired by Food Network
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Every Saturday morning throughout the year, St. Joan of Arc Men’s Group meets from 7–8 a.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Parish Center. Please join us.
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