Jeff Van Hecke Memorial Scholarship

Please donate to a SCHOLARSHIP in Jeff's memory.  The SCHOLARSHIP will go each year to the CHILD or GRANDCHILD of a VETERAN at the VFW POST in Dyer, Indiana.

During Jeff's life, he was a "giver" who touched many lives and many hearts.  He gave of his time and his resources. He gave through his humor and his story telling. He gave from his big, caring heart.

One passion of Jeff's for many years was supporting veterans and their families.  He was very active at the Dyer, Indiana VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post #6448.  Many of the veterans there became like the brothers he didn't have growing up.

On May 14, 2018, Jeff Van Hecke passed away unexpectedly.  Friends and family have started a memorial scholarship in his honor, and we hope you will donate to the fund. 

Jeff is survived by Yolanda, his wife of 25 years, and by his son Jonathan.  Jeff was at Jonathan's college graduation only weeks before his death, where he felt so proud of his son.

We would be extremely grateful for any help you can give, whether it is a donation of $10 or $1,000.  Your donation will help fulfill Jeff's desire to help veterans and their families...for decades to come.  Your donation is tax deductible.  Make sure to save the receipt you get from GoFundMe.



Jeff and Yolanda with their son Jonathan at his college graduation luncheon


Sign after Jeff's passing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post where Jeff was an active Lifetime Auxiliary member.


The scholarship in Jeff's memory will be given each year to the child or grand-child of a veteran member of VFW Post 6448.  Here is Jeff with some of his friends at the local post.


Jeff having fun at VFW Post 6448 in Dyer, Indiana.  The scholarship in Jeff's memory will be given each year to the child or grand-child of a veteran member of VFW Post 6448.



Peter and Jeff at the 2017 VFW National Convention, where they launched their Vets Vites brand dedicated to supporting groups that assist veterans and their families. Unfortunately, Peter had to close the company a year after Jeff's passing.


Jeff with his wife and son in 2017


Jeff sitting on the chair dedicated to his father Camiel, who served in the Marines in World War II (at VFW Post 6448)