Richard Lee Heist, Jr., 52, of Paradise, died on Monday, September 23, 2013 as a result of an truck accident near Roanoke, VA. He was the beloved husband of Judy A. Hollinger Heist with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. 

Born in  Somerset, PA, he was the son of Richard Lee Heist Sr. of Somerset and the late Dolores Weimer Heist.

Richard was employed by Schumaker Trucking.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and father, by one son Richard M. Heist at home, one stepdaughter; Amanda Daily of Narvon, three step grandchildren and two sisters Tammy Higgins of Alexandria, VA and Nancy Heist of Woodbridge, VA. He was preceded in death by  one brother Michael Heist and one stepdaughter Heather Daily.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by interment at the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA. Viewing at the funeral home from 9:30 to 11am.

Online condolences can be posted at  www.wildefuneralhome.com