Dylan J. Heck Spirit Scholarship

Dylan transferred to Amherst High School as a freshman. He was known for his huge smile, great hugs, and big heart. He was everyone’s friend. Dylan was quick with a joke, witty, intelligent, and he loved helping others. He strived for perfection and graduated from AHS with a 3.96 GPA. He was a percussionist, member of Math League, and part of the amazing football team that took home two gold balls and one silver – his greatest pride.

Though brief, Dylan accomplished so much in his life. He graduated Army basic training as a Distinguished Honor Grad and became a Specialist in Field Artillery – his howitzer team taking top state honors. He was posthumously awarded the Army Medal of Excellence, a recognition given to the best of the best, as only 10% of military receive the honor.

Dylan rebuilt a 1968 Chevy pickup in high school, showing it at the Iola Old Car Show. He rebuilt three motorcycles, modifying them to his term of “perfection”. He was attending UW-Platteville for Electrical Engineering and was part of the Waupaca Foundry Research and Development team.

All of this was accomplished by the age of 20. His life was full of purpose and achievement. He rarely finished one thing before starting another. Above all else, he loved God, his family, and numerous friends. He truly loved this life.