Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in both Europe and Korea. After his service, he built a respected career as a foreman at Armco Steel. On September 5, 1953, he married the love of his life, Patricia A. Simmons, and together they shared a beautiful 58 years until her passing.
Bob found joy in all things simple, such as the quiet beauty of gardening, the thrill of boat racing, and the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle. Antiquing was a favorite pastime, and he had a knack for uncovering treasures with stories as rich as his own.
Bob is survived by his three daughters; Vicky Dierkens (Marvin), Marcia Lowe (Greg), and Polly Heishman (Curt); his daughter-in-law Jill; His six grandchildren John, Regina, Julian, Jordan, Hannah, and Alexis; six Great-grandchildren, JR, Levi, Haley, Taylor, alyssa and Gwen. five great-great-grandchildren Shelbyy, Elias, Everlyy, Zabell, and Haizlee
He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Lee and Anna Mae Heishman (Lunceford), His beloved Wife, Patricia A. Heishman (Simmons), his son Robert Eugene Heishman Jr., his brother, Harvey Lee Heishman, and his Sister, Lula Belle Howard.
The Heishman family would like to thank the staff at sunrise of Lenexa and st. Croix hospice for the loving care they gave to Bob.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.
