Heichelbech, Vernon, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the age of 89. Loving husband of 55 years Hildegarde Heichelbech (nee: Yagow); beloved son of the late Raymond Alvin and Olga Alvina Heichelbech; devoted father of Gary (Virginia) Heichelbech, Janet Elaine Heichelbech, Janett (Colin) Foster, and Linda Neely; cherished grandfather of Anthony Raymond Heichelbech, Adrian Heichelbech, Ryon Fears, Justin Fears, Ashley Sparkman, Stephanie Maravich, Michael Maravich, Jennifer Guss, Christopher Foster, Ryan Foster, Lisa Winkler, and Jessica Winn. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandson David Heichelbech and sister Marjorie Ardelle. He was a member of the VFW in Warrenton, Missouri and loved electronics.