Kenneth Heda
March 1, 1957 ~ June 7, 2024
Kenneth Heda, 67, Avon, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2024. Mr. Heda was born on March 1, 1957, in Berwyn, Illinois, to the late Harold and Suzanne Marie (Williams) Heda. He married Lisa (Jones) Heda in 1987, and she survives.
Ken graduated from Oaklawn High School in Illinois. He was employed with the FAA as an air traffic controller and later as an instructor for 23 years. He was a member of the Brownsburg VFW Post 6128 and the Brownsburg American Legion Post 331, where he enjoyed keeping in touch with friends regularly. Ken enjoyed cooking, and playing the guitar, and was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan. He also followed the Cubs and the Colts. Ken stayed active – always interested in learning, reading, walking, and biking.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Heda.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lisa; children, Allison (Lane) Wilson and Daniel Heda; a granddaughter, Ayla Wilson; and a brother, Jeff (Susan) Heda.
Ken asked to be remembered in a Celebration of Life that will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m., at Brozinni Pizzeria, 1067 N Main St, Speedway, IN 46224. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort
I enjoyed many hours working airplanes with Ken. He will be missed by so many people.
When I was a young ATC in training, I would go to the back dock and smoke a cigarette all while kicking myself in the ass. I remember one day I was feeling like a particular dummy and Ken gave me the best pep talk. After that I quit with the pity party and took his advice. I looked forward to our chats on the back dock. He was such a great guy and gave me so much hope and inspiration! This earth was better for having Kenny and Heaven is rejoicing at his coming home. HE WAS JUST SUCH A GREAT GUY. May God bring you into the love and light of his face Ken! May we meet again at the back dock of Heaven and chat. You made this place better than you found it brother!!
I am so very sorry Lisa and family
Kenny and I worked together for many years, he always had a positive outlook on things, I trained him when he was a fledgling controller, we worked together when I was an area representative for NATCA and represented FAA management…RIP my friend
Kenny and I worked together for many years, he always had a positive outlook on things, I trained him when he was a fledgling controller, we worked together when I was an area representative for NATCA and represented FAA management…RIP my friend
Kenny was one of my favorite supervisors. He was a compassionate, good person. One time (when I was a new controller) I overslept for my morning shift and he called and left a message “Sheila, this is your Indy center wake-up call” . I was never late, and he knew this and went easy on me and laughed about it after I finally showed up to work. He was an all-around good guy. I am really saddened to learn of his passing. I know he loved life and retirement. My deepest condolences to his family.
Great friend to Heinz family
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