Richard L. Heitz, 68, of Cuba, passed away at 6:21 AM on Friday, February 21, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1956 in Canton, a son of Roy and Eloise (Phillips) Heitz. He married Marcia Billingsley on November 14, 1981 in Camden, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughters, Lindsey (Nic) Lindsey of Cuba; Ashley (Tony) Kozicki of Sherrard, Illinois; four grandchildren, Luke, Liam, Leia, and Arya; sisters, Charlotte (Steve) Cowser of West Branch, Iowa; Dianna Graham of Ellisville.
Preceding Richard in death were his parents, adopted-son, Michael Doubet, whom passed away in 2006, brother-in-law, Gary Graham, and nephew, Michael Cowser.
He worked and retired from Illinois Dept of Corrections as a lieutenant after 25 years of service. Richard was a union man. He was President of AFSCME Local #3585 and after retirement he was President of AFSCME Sub-chapter #81. During his career he served on the contract barga

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