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Cuero has lost a beloved member of its community with the passing of Eugene Edward Heidaker on December 26, 2023 due to heart complications. He was born August 29, 1942 in Yoakum to Edward and Bessie Kurtz Heidaker. He married Deloris Marie Kremling on October 7, 1961 and together they shared fifty-eight wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2019. Eugene began his career in the retail industry and found great success as a butcher and market manager for various grocery stores, including Boysens, H-E-B, Stanleys and Super S. He also worked in the shipping department at Tandy Brands. With his keen eye for detail and passion for customer service, he gained the respect and admiration of colleagues and customers alike.