Birth date: Feb 2, 1951 Death date: Apr 12, 2025
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” Joseph (Joe) Lee Hettich passed from us unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, in Cumby, Texas, at the young age of 74. Bo Read Obituary
As we mourn a tragic loss for my family there’s a part of all of this that doesn’t feel real. While we are visiting our home state there’s a big part missing that makes it hard for this trip to feel like home for us. My mom always said that my grandpa Joe was Superman. He wasn’t afraid of anything, he was a protector for his family, and helped anyone he could. He was a true honest, humble, caring, and hardworking man. Until we meet again, continue guiding, protecting, and loving us from above. I know you’re up there playing with your big puppy dogs and so proud of all of us. We love you always and forever crazy man that lives on Hettich Hill ✨🤍 Yippee!!!
Uncle Joe,
I’m so grateful for the relationship we have built over the last few years. I didn’t know you much as a kid but lucky enough to form a friendship over the last few years. I always looked forward to our messages about the farm, your cows, and your day to day activities. I treasure the moments we shared. On my birthday last year my husband asked what i wanted for my birthday and all I wanted was to go to Texas to see my favorite uncle! I loved spending the whole day with you. We stayed till midnight chatting and learning about the family and your life. I’m so grateful for that time and will hold it with me forever. I learned a lot from you that day. You taught me to be unapologetically ME. Be proud of who you are and where you came from. Embrace the path you have taken in life and carry no shame or guilt. You had me laughing, smiling and PROUD to be a Hettich. I love you so much and I will miss you everyday. I’m so proud to be your niece. Miss you Uncle Joe. ❤️
Our hero has fallen. We can't bring him back. Our hero didn't wear a cape, or dress all in black. He simply wore blue jeans and had calloused hands. A hardworking and humble keeper of the land . A man who stood firm for all that was right was loving and gentle but never backed down from a fight. He was a mender of fences and our broken hearts. He kissed all our boo boos and chased monsters from the dark. Honest and caring, loving and kind, our hero has fallen, and I dont know why.
Joe has been my uncle since I was very young. And even though people divorce and go there separate ways doesn't stop him from being my uncle in my eyes. Bless his heart im so sorry he had to go this way. Peace be with you children and hope yall can come together and form an unbreakable bond. Love to all of you.
My brother Joe and I were in the marine Corps at the same time. In the Summer of 1970, Joe was in Forced Reconnaissance training in the mountains of Camp Pendelton California for four weeks with three other Marines to live and eat off the land, they would move around in sniper camo practicing evading the enemy. As a CH 46 crew chief, I would move them between sites. The first time
I picked him up, I asked Joe “need anything?”and he said “food”! Every time after that, I would bring box lunches and the guys would devoure them. At graduation, his team was the only team not to lose weight! When asked about that, he said “I guess we were the best scroungers!
RIP OORAH!
Daddy, I want to see you. They won’t let me. Idk how to do this life without you. I’ve seen all of your signs to me in every moment of indecision and uncertainty. I know you wouldn’t want this break me, and I’m trying to be your soldier and march on. I’m trying to save your legacy and unite this family. I will get justice. Theres SO many memories. Just know that I would never have chosen anyone else to be my Dad. I’m so sorry this happened to you. I will forever be your little girl and you will always be Superman! I love you, Dad. Go Rest, now. I know you were tired. I’ve got this.Just guide my steps from up there. I’ll tell everyone to leave that long haired country boy alone! ❤️ I am your SON and everyone knows it lol
Daddy , you are and will always be remembered as A loving kind man. You always had a heart for helping everyone. You taught me to work hard , be honest and look for ways to help others.I love you Daddy
Joseph loved all of his grandchildren and his children. He was a protective man, a
simple Man, a kind man, a hard-working man, a gentle man especially with his cows AKA his puppy dogs and his great grandchildren. I remember him showing up and being there, I remember him at my birthday party with me on his shoulders, probably too tall to even be sitting on his shoulders, but he didn't care. I felt safe and comfortable with him, and I can't say that about too many people in my life. Joseph Hettich was my paw paw Joe, but he was also a father, a grandfather too many, and the great-grandfather to many to come and a great great grandfather to their children. His bloodline runs strong in our blood. We love you so very much and they're so very proud to call you our family. Rest in heaven and may you be dancing with Jesus and rejoicing your newfound freedom in Heaven. God bless you Pawpaw 💞💖🪽🪽👼
Our father loved all of his children, grandchildren& great Granchildren. His love of acts of servitude will live on through all whom he helped quietly and graciously.His legacy will continie to live in through all the lives he touched.Our daddy was a beautiful man
I’m so very sorry for the Families loss!
Rest in Peace Joe!
