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Robert Heinzmann Obituary
WASHINGTON - Robert C. Heinzmann, 73, of Chillicothe, Ill., and formerly of Washington, Ill., died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at his daughter's home in Washington.
He was born July 5, 1937, in Peoria, Ill., to Francis and Alice Roser Heinzmann.
Surviving are five children, Bob (Rosie) Heinzmann and Pat (Rich) Brown, both of Washington, Ill., Steve (Julie) Heinzmann of Moline, Ill., and Greg (Angie) Heinzmann and Teresa (Kevin) Schone, both of Washington, Ill.; his fiancee, Esther Merdian of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.
Bob worked as a boilermaker at Hiram Walker until his retirement in 1981.
He later worked at Multi-Ad and Peoria Tent & Awning.
He was a master of many hobbies, including gardening, carpentry, auto mechanics and fishing, and was known as an all-around craftsman.
Bob was of the Catholic faith.
Private family graveside services will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Metamora. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.
Bob's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences also may be sent to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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November 11, 2010
Teresa, sorry about your dad.Will be thinking of you. Lost my mom in april she was 100. Barb Muller Hardy ar.
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Heather Bradley
November 11, 2010
Bob, Pat, Steve, Teresa and Greg - I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I'm keeping you all in my prayers. Heather Bradley
Mary Jo Grebner
November 11, 2010
Pat, we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our family is praying for you and yours.
Mary Jo & Alan Grebner
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