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Robert Heiter Obituary
Beloved husband of 40 years of Donna M. (Wieczorek) Heiter; father of Rob (Tamika) Heiter; grandfather of R.J., Cameron, Trinity and Londyn; son of the late Hal and Shirley Heiter; son-in-law of the late Frank and Iris Wieczorek; loving brother of Robin J. Heiter and Michael S. (Tracy) Heiter; brother-in-law of the late Ronald (surviving wife Kim) Wieczorek; uncle of Brian, Brittany (Chris), Sara, Ronnie, Kory and Katie; great-uncle of Koa, Leia and Banyan.
Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and always said he "felt closest to God in the woods." Having hiked many National Parks, he treasured the ones in Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Colorado. His favorite activity was elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains on horseback. His life was an adventure and moving frequently never phased him. The phrase "never met a stranger" was the perfect description of Bob. Most encounters would end with a big bear hug, whether you wanted one or not. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
HEITER - Family and friends of Robert J. Heiter, who died Monday, June 30, 2025, are welcomed from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, at WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, Pa. Family and friends attending, please meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Bob would be honored by donating to Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, mygcc.org/give or to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808, rmef.org/donate/memorials-honoraria.
Please visit www.zalewskifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Heiter
Tom Osiecki
August 23, 2025
I will remember of the special times we worked out together at the exercise warehouse. You were one helluva great guy. Rest in peace Bobby and condolences to your family.
Missing you now and forever, Big Brother
Red ❤ Heiter
July 15, 2025
JOHN PRUSZYNSKI
July 7, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. GOD BLESS!!
Connie Vossler
July 6, 2025
Bob was the nicest guy. I’ll always remember him as a big teddy bear. I think all of your friends will be here for Donna at this difficult time and in the future, Heiter, as you would want us to be.
Tim Wagoner
July 6, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tamika Heiter
July 6, 2025
Dear Donna,
I am truly heartbroken for the loss of Bob to our family. He is truly irreplaceable to all of those who knew and loved him. I take comfort in knowing that is he with his Lord and Savoir and pain-free. Love you.
Brian Koonce
July 5, 2025
Donna - my heart breaks for you & all of Bob's family! What a huge homecoming he received as he entered his new life. I pray that the amazing memories that y'all created all over the world will bring you comfort & peace. The "General" will always be with you...
Pam Novak
July 4, 2025
Donna, so sorry for your loss.
Sandy Muto
July 4, 2025
Donna, so sorry to hear of your loved one passing.
Our payers are with you and your family.
You used to babysit with Nancy Stack at our house on Fisk.
Valerie Fantone
July 4, 2025
Will always be Beautiful Bob with that infamous Heiter grin ❤
Larry Surton
July 3, 2025
Heit, we’ll miss you brother. I am so happy the gang reconnected 4 years ago and we got to relive our old memories. Always a good time.
Larry Sutton
Mick & Kim
July 3, 2025
Dear Donna, Robin, Michael, Rob & Family,
My words cannot express the magnitude of your sadness and pain. I, too, have an emptiness in my heart and in my soul. I know cannot bring you the solace you need at this time. There is One who can. Someone Heit believed in very deeply.
“Do not let you hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; you also have faith in Me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may also be.”
Rest in Peace, Heit.
Kathy Alguire
July 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. Al and I sending prayers to Donna and family.
Denise Sutton
July 3, 2025
Donna,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Karen (Regan) Dominick
July 3, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers!
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