Robert Heitman
Robert Richard Heitman, age 91, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Adam’s Friendship VFW post #6279 in Adams, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd, at the VFW Hall in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. Phillip Waldschmidt will officiate.
Robert was born on April 23, 1933, in Adams County, Wisconsin, to Martin Henry and Elsie Louise (Cook) Heitman. Raised on the family farm, he graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. On June 12, 1953, Robert married Lorna Kurth, and together they raised five children. After Lorna’s passing in 1988 he later married Doris Novak on March 26, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert had a long and fulfilling career as a heavy equipment operator and was a dedicated member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139 for 60 years. In 1978, he took over the family farm, where he continued farming for many years.
A man of many interests, Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, logging, and spending time outdoors. He was passionate about tracking weather patterns and maintained a weather diary for over 70 years. Robert curated an extensive collection of IH Farmall Tractors and equipment with his sons and grandson. He was an active member of several organizations, including the Old Farmer Antique Club, Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club of Baraboo, Snider-Richardson American Legion Post #273, and the International Harvester Collectors Club Chapter #4.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Elsie; his first wife, Lorna; his second wife, Doris (2009); his daughter, Teresa Heitman (2013); daughter-in-law, Diane Heitman (2013); sisters, Lois (Paul) Hintz and Carol (Howard) Edwards; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence (Belva) Kurth; in-laws: Darrell (Jeanette) Kurth and Ken Byers.
He is survived by his children: Richard Heitman, Karen (Ron Jordi) Heitman, Debra (Steve) Freeman, and Mike (Cheri) Heitman; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Heitman and Logan (Mikayla) Heitman; great-grandchildren, Lyra and Declan; his dear partner and friend, Georgia Peterson; his brother, Jim (Carolyn) Heitman; sister, Dorothy (Harold) Ashworth; sisters-in-law, Lana Byers, Elenore (Jack) Riddle, and Nancy Edwards. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Mile Bluff Medical Center, as well as his caregivers Lynn and Hailey. A special thank-you goes to Cheri and Mikayla for their unwavering support and care.
Arrangements are being handled by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and additional information are available at www.roseberrys.com.
So sorry for your loss
Bob was one of a kind
will be deeply missed
Rest in peace Bob, you will be dearly missed by me and so many others. My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends.
Sorry for your loss. Cherish all your beautiful memories.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was always cheerful and good to talk to. Cherish all your memories. Prayers and hugs to the family.
Sorry for your loss! Bob was one of a kind!
Karen, Rick and all the Heitman family:
So very sorry for your loss. May your memories keep your father close to you.
The last time I saw Bob, which wasn’t many weeks ago, he ask me if I’d be their babysitter again if he decided to have more kids. LOL I told him sure, I babysat the first batch so I’d do it again! Another Easton neighbor gone. Many memories. Rick, Karen, Deb and Mike, the rest of the family and Georgia, I know you’re all going to miss him so much and we all will too. Hugs to all.
I am so sorry for your loss, I’ve known Bob my whole life. He and my brothers would shoot crows out by my mother’s garden, and they would give Sue and I a bucket to pick them up,one grabbed onto Sue’s finger and she started howling, (Bob saved her life, I thought it was pretty funny.)We had such fun following around the big boys when we were little.
Bob, will be dearly missed! He was one of the young guard of the old time deer hunters when I joined the group as a high schooler in the late 60’s early 70’s. Those old family deer drives with lunch at the trailer were one of a kind! RIP my friend, the hole in my heart got larger with your passing! Say hi to Col. Ingrahm, John Derr, Rich Jahn, Bun and Gin Stone and my Dad! In heaven you should be young again to drive deer without us!
So sorry to hear about your loss, he will be missed! Sending thoughts and prayers.
I hope the Heitman family will have a beer to celebrate Bob`s long life.
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. I sure enjoyed seeing and visiting with him at Corner Pump. He will be greatly missed!!
To the Heitman family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all . May all of the great memories hope and comfort to you all. Bob was a wonderful man.
Our condolences to the Heitman family. So sorry to hear that Bob has passed away. Our prayers and blessing to all of your family.
Sorry for the family’s loss.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire
Heitman family. May all your memories help you get through this difficult time.
When I saw Bob’s name on here I was flooded with memories. My husband
Dick lived in the Springville area and I remember tales of Bob driving and others on their ski’s after a big snow storm. We’ve known Bob & Lorna since high school. His sister Lois was a BFF in high school.Then Bob & Lorna built a house across from the Hermann’s, my in-laws,
in Easton. Over the years we saw Bob, Lorna, and their family many times when we drove “up north.” Our children got to be friends. I’m thankful for the kindness Bob and family especially Bob, Mike and Cherie showed my brother-in-law David a parapalegic
during his life. I saw Bob last at an Alumni Banquet. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Sincere condolences to Bob’s family. He was a great guy. Glad I got to help and know him the past few years.
Also, seeing him at the corner pump. He always said howdy neighbor!
Thoughts and prayers
Lynn
Sincerest sympathy to the entire Heitman Family! Bob was a good man who truly listened to your answers to his many questions. Keep farming, logging & driving those red tractors. The many parties over the years were awesome! Keep the memories alive.
Rock & Dawn Stone
To the Heitman family. So sorry for your loss. He was larger than life. Always greeted us with a howdy neighbor. Would do anything for you if you needed help. Until we meet again, so long neighbor.
Thinking of you all and sending sympathy and love.
So sorry for your loss
Condolences to the Heitman family. May happy memories comfort you.
Special condolences from our entire family on your recent loss. Romie, his brothers, joined with Bob for many good times. Always, at times like these, we know we didn’t visit often enough. So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.
Always a Gentleman and always a kind word, RIP, Bob, you will be missed by all. Jim Gately
Condolences to the Heitman family. Will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
My heart goes out to the family and he will be missed dearly in my heart
Have know Bob as .ong as I can remember. His daughter was in my class all through school. And we will never forget the (Howdy neighbor). Thoughts and prayer for the family.
So sorry for your loss, he will be truly missed.
To big Bob’s family, so very sorry for your loss
Heitman family, what a busy man. I always enjoyed visiting with him and all of you. Keep on driving those red tractors and he’ll be with you every time. Our sympathy
So sorry for your entire family🙏🏼 He was one of a kind. Remember all the good times.💕
To the Heitman Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I have alot of fond memories.
He will be greatly missed.
RIP FATHER BOB!
I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a very kind man. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Our condolences to the Heitman family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Out hearts go out to the entire Heitman family. Please accept our deepest condolences in this sad time. We only visited with him a few times but he seemed to be a great man. We know he will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. May our Lord give you all strength and comfort
So very sorry for your loss he was an amazing man!! Always said howdy neighbor every time I would see him will greatly miss that.
So sorry for your loss, cherish all the great times and memories and hold them close!!!
Mike n Paula Fenner
I am sorry to read of Bob’s passing. Have known him for many years and always loved to chat with him and hear his many stories.
To Bob’s family and friends, we are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We send our sincere condolences during this difficult time. R.I.P. Bob.