Leo Paul Heppner, 61; Photographer, Teacher, Historian

Leo Heppner died July 4, 2015. He was 61.

Heppner was the photographer for political and community events in Havre de Grace and other parts of Maryland since 1978, known informally as the town’s historian.

He was remembered for his gentle spirit and ubiquitousness, smiling as he clicked away behind his camera lens. He was the photographer for the Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce as well as the Harford County Chamber of Commerce and took pictures for many nonprofits including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County and SARC. He worked for the now defunct Nor’easter magazine and contributed regularly to Digital Camera magazine.

Heppner was also a teacher. He was a board member and instructor at Washington ArtWorks and the Washington School of Photography in Rockville, where he was recalled as a ”highly regarded leader for many years” as well as an “industry liaison, benefactor, advisor and role model for hundreds of students, faculty and staff.” In addition to the Washington School, Heppner taught at CCBC Essex.

He leaves behind many friends and his wife, Terri Heppner.

There will be a visitation and memorial service for Leo Heppner on Saturday, Aug. 1, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 201 Mount Royal Avenue, in Aberdeen.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., and a service will follow at 11 a.m. on Aug. 1. There will be tributes inside the church and a time of sharing during the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, Leo’s beloved wife, Terri Heppner, has requested donations be made to Washington ArtWorks and the Washington School of Photography.

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Pictured, Leo Heppner/Facebook.