Harry Nicholas Hegel Sr, 74, of Litchfield, IL, passed away in Plainview, IL on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:30 pm.
He was born June 4, 1950, in Litchfield, IL to Roy E. Hegel & Leona Jackson Machuga. He married Dawn Belovich Hegel on August 1, 1998.
He was an auto mechanic for most of his life. The last 15 years before he retired, he worked at Walmart. After he retired, he enjoyed helping others, working on lawn mowers and traveling. Harry was a family man with a loving and giving heart. He enjoyed making other people happy. He never met a stranger and would go out of his way to help anyone out. He would never let anyone go hungry if he was around. He treated people with respect and saw the best in people.
He is survived by his spouse, Dawn Hegel of Litchfield, IL, children, Amy (George) Kasarda of Gillespie, IL, Nick (Kristin) Hegel of Sawyerville, IL, Jackie Lintzenich of Mt. Olive, IL, Jessica (Jeff) Chandler of Lampe, MO, Jimmy (Sami) Dagon of White Sands, NM, grandchildren, Kylie, Mackenzie, Hunter, Hadyn, Davey, Blake, Emily, Sara, Levi, John, Henry, Lorelei, Shepherd, great grandchildren, Raelynn, siblings, Shirley Bradley of Litchfield, IL, Mary Lowe of Staunton, IL, Denny (Brenda) Hegel of Walshville, IL, brothers in laws, Wally (Kay) Good, Barrett (Ramona) Good, Bill (Karen) Good, Chris (Val) Good, sisters in laws, Linda Quakenbush, Julee (Dan) McIntosh, Megan Good, Carol Oberman, Betty Hegel and former spouse, Pam Kelly.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Roy Hegel, Kenny Hegel, Johnny Hegel, and in-laws Richard and Alma Belovich.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials are suggested to his wife, Dawn Hegel so she can continue random acts of kindness in his name.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
