Robert Heid

NEW SALEM - Robert Heid, 87, New Salem, died May 2, 2014, at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, with his family by his side. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Salem United Church of Christ with the Rev. Rose Trenbeath officiating. Burial will be at Peace Cemetery, New Salem.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Buehler-Larson Funeral Chapel, New Salem, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

The fourth son born to Carl Sr. and Ida (Wolf) Heid, Robert John Heid was born June 2, 1926, on the family farm in rural New Salem. He was baptized on July 18, 1926, and confirmed on May 12, 1940 in the Evangelical and Reformed Church of New Salem.

In January of 1953, Robert married Irene Rabe. They made their home on the family farm where they raised dairy cattle and worked the farm together. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and caring for his "wild" turkeys.

After retiring from farming, Robert spent hours in his garden. He loved playing cards with his family and friends.

Blessed to have shared his life is his wife of 61 years, Irene Heid, New Salem; his daughter, Sandra Heid, Hettinger; a brother, Leonard (Alma) Heid, New Salem; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Carl Jr. (Lavern), Ernest (Marion), and Elmer (Donna); and his sister, Hazel (Leo) Bauer.

Please go to www.buehlerlarson.com to sign the online guest book.