Harriet E.A. Hetz, age 76 of Ocala, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born December 24, 1944 in Burlington, Iowa to John Louis and Vera Mae Vicksell Rice.
Harriett played softball in her younger years. She loved fishing, water skiing and bowling. She was on a championship bowling team in Gainesville years ago. She enjoyed bird watching and reading.
Harriet is survived by her husband of 57 years, Brian Hetz; son, Richard Brian Hetz; brother, Kermit E. Rice of Burlington, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Harris and Katherine Rice and by brother, John L. Rice, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Des Moines County Humane Society, 2000 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 or Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606. Please visit her memorial page at www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com.