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He found
his wave.
1991-2018
ZACHARY WARREN HEGELMEYER
Zachary Hegelmeyer, a beloved Bend local, passed away on February 15, 2018 while surfing in
Bali. His time living in Central Oregon was spent surfing the river wave, shredding Mt. Bachelor,
skating, kayaking, mountain biking, backpacking, and everything in between. Zach’s life was dedi-
cated to his family, friends, and exploring every adventure Mother Nature offered him.
The most important thing about Zach however, isn’t that he was an avid adventurer—it’s that he
spurred others to be. In his presence you felt two things simultaneously: so comfortable with
exactly who you are and so uncomfortable with being who you were before you met him. Zach
had a way of showing people that there is something more that their hearts longed for- a greater
life to explore. He was, and is still, the ultimate seeker of fullness. He trusted his heart. He found
his wave. Go find yours.
by Aubrey Hancock