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Robert Heiland Obituary

Heiland, Robert Bob of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the age of 84. Dearest husband of 62 years to Necia Heiland NEE: Whitehead; dear son of the late Henry and Ruth Heiland; cherished father of Nancy Kennedy; beloved grandfather of Matthew Leeman, Travis Kennedy and Kelsey Kennedy; dear brother of Fern Gonzalez and dear uncle of Michael (Catherine) Gonzalez. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Leeman and step-mother, Emily Heiland. Bob retired as an Area Manager with Southwestern Bell after 39 years of dedicated service. He was a Shriner for 25 years, a member of the Telephone Pioneer's Club; Webster Groves Lions Club, a member of the Masonic Lodge and proudly served with the Merchant Marines and Army. Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where a gathering will be held Saturday, June 18, 2011, 1 p.m. Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 5, 2011.

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Bill Stewart

June 8, 2011

Necia, Nancy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was always a great friend to the Stewart Family. He will be missed greatly.

Pat Kovar

June 8, 2011

Nancy, Necia and Family,
May your happy memories keep you strong during these very difficult times. Know that you are surrounded by the love and support of all whose lives you have touched. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Christine Palliser

June 6, 2011

Necia our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

jackie gallagher

June 6, 2011

I potted a plant the day that he passed in memory of a great man. I have always said that Bob and Necia are who I want to be when I grow up. He spoke of his daughters and grandchildren with such pride and admiration. Our neighborhood absolutely adores the Heilands and practically fight over who will shovel their drive when it snows. He truly was a GREAT man and will be missed. We love you, Necia. Love, The Gallaghers

Todd Miller

June 5, 2011

Necia, Nancy and Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss and pass along our deepest sympathies. I cherish many fond memories of delivering the Lions Club directories in Webster, building the carport for Grandma Dugan down at the lake and Bob taking us to Dogpatch USA for our treat! He will always live in my heart as a very good man and friend!

All our love....
Todd and Elizabeth Miller

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