Clarence J. “Buddy” Hettinger, 69, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home in Punta Gorda. Buddy who was also known as Louie was born May 21, 1945 to John and Margaret Hettinger in Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Punta Gorda 12 years ago from there. Buddy was a U.S.…
Continue ReadingClarence J. “Buddy” Hettinger, 69, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home in Punta Gorda.
Buddy who was also known as Louie was born May 21, 1945 to John and Margaret Hettinger in Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Punta Gorda 12 years ago from there. Buddy was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sports of all kind. Buddy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Linda; his 2 sons, Eric Hettinger of Shelbyville, KY and David Ashby of Louisville, KY; his 2 daughters, Alicia Hettinger of Louisville, KY and Linette Breedlove of Jeffersonville, IN and 3 grandchildren, Steven, Rachael and Sarah.
A Memorial Service will be held in Louisville, KY at a later date by the family.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.
Mary Lee
left a message on September 12, 2014:
Linda & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy. I grew up on Payne St. where the Hettingers lived and was a playmate of both Buddy and Suezette. Our parents were friends as well. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lee
Cathy & Jim Krebs
left a message on September 3, 2014:
We worked with Louie at C. lee Cook, he was always fun and made work, not seem like work. He was always upbeat and when he was around we were sure to have a good laugh. He will be sorely missed, I'm sure. Linda you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and make things easier. Jim & Cathy Krebs
Buddy Beaven
left a message on September 3, 2014:
I worked with, fished with and played Softball with Louie (Buddy) for a lot of years and we had some really good times. I'm sure he will be truly missed by friends and Family. I hope this poem will bring you some comfort.
A New Life
Our loved ones don't die, they start a new life instead!
They haven't left us, they've just gone on ahead!
We will miss and grieve them, while we're still alive
But they're waiting, with open arms, for us to arrive!
The emptiness and pain, in our hearts, is hard to bear
But their loving memories will comfort us there!
We must look to our family and friends, to lend a hand
And help us on our journey, 'til we leave this mortal land!
Our love still grows for the special people we miss,
Because we still feel the warmth of their touch or kiss!
So, you see, they are still with us in so many ways,
And their love will give us strength 'til our final days!!
by Charles R. Beaven Jr.
Larry (BONES) Williams
left a message on September 3, 2014:
Enjoyed his friendship all the years at C. Lee Cook,and the years playing softball with the Dover Boys !!!
Karen Harbin
left a message on September 3, 2014:
Linda, so sorry for your loss. I worked with Louie for 32 1/2 years and had many laughs during that time. Louie played co-ed softball on our team for many years and was well thought of by all. He will be missed. I wish we all could have gotten together over the last years since he retired, but no one would return our messages. I hope his last years were good to him. He was a nice guy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Linda Hettinger
left a message on August 14, 2014:
Louie, Thank you for 31 wonderful years. You taught me so much. You taught me how to be strong when I was weak. You taught me how to laugh when I wanted to cry. You made my dreams come true when I never expected them to. You taught me how important it is to show love without saying it every day. You took care of me when I was sick. You made me feel safe, both financially and physically. You will always be my best friend. I miss you so much. I will love you always.
Linda
Diane Mattas
left a message on August 13, 2014:
Todd and I send our condolences on the loss of Louie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda, and the family..
Sincerely,
Diane and Todd
Alicia
left a message on August 13, 2014:
I love you, and I know you are home.
Peggy Wark
left a message on August 13, 2014:
Linda, we are so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. His great smile and sense of humor will always be remembered, he could always make you laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy and Don Wark
Eric
left a message on August 12, 2014:
Dad, I love you and miss you.
Pat & George Folio
left a message on August 10, 2014:
Linda & family,
George and I send our sincere condolences to you for your loss of husband/father.
Linda, you had a wonderful 31 years with Louie, and many memories.
Pat
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Mary Lee
left a message on September 12, 2014:
Linda & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy. I grew up on Payne St. where the Hettingers lived and was a playmate of both Buddy and Suezette. Our parents were friends as well. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lee
Cathy & Jim Krebs
left a message on September 3, 2014:
We worked with Louie at C. lee Cook, he was always fun and made work, not seem like work. He was always upbeat and when he was around we were sure to have a good laugh. He will be sorely missed, I'm sure. Linda you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and make things easier. Jim & Cathy Krebs
Buddy Beaven
left a message on September 3, 2014:
I worked with, fished with and played Softball with Louie (Buddy) for a lot of years and we had some really good times. I'm sure he will be truly missed by friends and Family. I hope this poem will bring you some comfort.
A New Life
Our loved ones don't die, they start a new life instead!
They haven't left us, they've just gone on ahead!
We will miss and grieve them, while we're still alive
But they're waiting, with open arms, for us to arrive!
The emptiness and pain, in our hearts, is hard to bear
But their loving memories will comfort us there!
We must look to our family and friends, to lend a hand
And help us on our journey, 'til we leave this mortal land!
Our love still grows for the special people we miss,
Because we still feel the warmth of their touch or kiss!
So, you see, they are still with us in so many ways,
And their love will give us strength 'til our final days!!
by Charles R. Beaven Jr.
Larry (BONES) Williams
left a message on September 3, 2014:
Enjoyed his friendship all the years at C. Lee Cook,and the years playing softball with the Dover Boys !!!
Karen Harbin
left a message on September 3, 2014:
Linda, so sorry for your loss. I worked with Louie for 32 1/2 years and had many laughs during that time. Louie played co-ed softball on our team for many years and was well thought of by all. He will be missed. I wish we all could have gotten together over the last years since he retired, but no one would return our messages. I hope his last years were good to him. He was a nice guy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Linda Hettinger
left a message on August 14, 2014:
Louie, Thank you for 31 wonderful years. You taught me so much. You taught me how to be strong when I was weak. You taught me how to laugh when I wanted to cry. You made my dreams come true when I never expected them to. You taught me how important it is to show love without saying it every day. You took care of me when I was sick. You made me feel safe, both financially and physically. You will always be my best friend. I miss you so much. I will love you always.
Linda
Diane Mattas
left a message on August 13, 2014:
Todd and I send our condolences on the loss of Louie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda, and the family..
Sincerely,
Diane and Todd
Alicia
left a message on August 13, 2014:
I love you, and I know you are home.
Peggy Wark
left a message on August 13, 2014:
Linda, we are so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. His great smile and sense of humor will always be remembered, he could always make you laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy and Don Wark
Eric
left a message on August 12, 2014:
Dad, I love you and miss you.
Pat & George Folio
left a message on August 10, 2014:
Linda & family,
George and I send our sincere condolences to you for your loss of husband/father.
Linda, you had a wonderful 31 years with Louie, and many memories.
Pat
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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