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Robert Jay Heiple

Lexington, Kentucky

Apr 9, 1947 – Jun 16, 2024

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BORN
April 9, 1947
DIED
June 16, 2024
LOCATION
Lexington, Kentucky
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Robert Jay Heiple, 77, died June 16, 2024 peacefully in his home after celebrating Father's Day with his wife, kids and grandkids in Lexington, KY. He was born on April 9, 1947 to the late Russell John Heiple and Clara Fulop Heiple in Johnstown, PA. Robert was an avid reader, story-teller, world...

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Janet, I was saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I am not sure that you will remember me, but I was a classmate of Bob's at Michigan and we both went to work for Mellon Bank upon graduation. You and Bob had a marriage that i admired so much. I remember helping you and Bob move from the North Hills into your apartment on the Northside. I lost touch with Bob when he left Mellon, but I thought of him with his great sense of humor often. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I miss my brother so much. He was . a wonderful person, we talked on the phone often , Bob in Ky and me in Fl! We talked about everything, current events, family news and politics and old times! I miss that already! I remember one when I was younger, woke from a nap (a Heiple tradition) and went out the front door to visit my friends, the "twins". I saw a golf club in the middle of the street as I walked. I asked the twins dad who the club belonged to, but he said he didn´t know and to put...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bob and I were first acquainted by working together at Mellon Bank in the early 70's. We shared work and social activities for many years with wonderful memories too numerous to count. Even after his stroke, we continued to correspond via text---virtually always about our mutual love of sports. He was a terrific human being whom I loved. I will miss him greatly and he will always remain in my thoughts. While these words don't enable me to do justice to our relationship, know that the...