Robert “Bob” Heilman, 87, of Perrysburg, passed away on July 13, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.
Bob was born June 11, 1936, in Perrysburg, to the late Raymond and Luella (Kellermeier) Heilman. He married Mary Belle Hines on January 21, 1955.
Bob attended Perrysburg High School. He began his working career alongside his father on their family farm, while working at Libbey- Owens-Ford. He went on to work at the Andersons, until his retirement after 45 years. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg.
Bob was an extremely proud blood donor (238 pints).
While his early hobbies were cars and horses, his greatest love was his family and attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. His great grandchildren always brought out a huge smile and twinkle in his eyes.
Surviving Bob is the “love of his life,” Mary Belle, wife of 68 years; children, Debbie (Mark) Jones, Bobby Heilman; grandchildren, Troy (Kelli) Jones, Todd (Ashley) Jones, Stacy Heilman, Jami (Daryl) Lewis, Ryan Heilman (Brynlee), Clay Heilman (Jamie); greatgrandchildren, Julia, Jack, Jacob, Gavin, Gracie, Trent, Zander, Jaxon, Cohen, Colbie, Jade, Huxlee, baby Heilman due March 2024 and Layla, and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy; parents; siblings, Lucille, Dorothy, Margaret, Anne, Norm and Thelma.
Family and friends were received on Tuesday, July 18, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg.
His Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church, 217 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Interment will follow at St. Rose Cemetery, Perrysburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Bob’s family would especially like to thank Aimee of Comfort Keepers, and Michelle and April of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Your care, compassion and love shown to Bob will never be forgotten.
Condolences may be made online to the family at walkerfuneralhomes. com.
One last time, as he told each and everyone of us throughout our lives, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right!”
Till we meet again, (Bob, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, Uncle, Mr. Bob Heilman, Kroger and Gumbee) ❤ _