Richard "Hacki" Allen HeichelMansfield: Richard "Hacki" Allen Heichel, 61, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky after a battle with cancer. He was born on February 27, 1956 in Mansfield. Richard lived nearly his entire life on Grace St in Mansfield and attended Mansfield Senior High School. He was often seen walking through the neighborhood wearing his signature bandana. He served in the United States Navy and was a professional drummer, working with several local bands. Richard was a creative soul with additional talents in art, especially drawing - he enjoyed redesigning album covers of his favorite bands/musicians and recreating well-known games. He was an avid lover of cats and comedy, and was known for being a prankster. Richard's favorite childhood memory was of his mom's Hungarian goulash and he loved to cook the dish for his family and friends.Richard is survived by his wife, Anne Heichel of Charleston, SC; daughter, Tiffany Kulscar of Shawnee, KS; son, Jerry Sellards of Mansfield; three step-children; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Judy (Danny) Mayer and one step-sister, both of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Jerry and Karen, who lovingly cared for Richard during his recent illness. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, William Orly and Gertrude (O'Malley) Heichel; former wife, Kimberly (Zara) Randall; one step-sister; and two step-brothers.A service will not be held, per Richard's wishes. Family and friends will schedule a wake in the near future, in Mansfield - details to be announced.