Robert William Heber Harrison, Michigan Obituary

Robert William Heber

<p>Robert William Heber May 16, 1921 - January 13, 2010 </p><p>Robert W. Heber age 88 of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Clare. He was born on May 16, 1921 in Harrison, Michigan, the son of Charles and Mary Ida (Hileman) Heber. Robert married the late Elsie Jean Heber on November 1, 1946 in Durham, North Carolina. He served his country as a Paratrooper in the 517th Parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne division, reaching the rank of Tec 5, during World War II. He served in the Central European Campaign and was at the Battle of the Buldge. Mr. Heber was a lifelong resident of Harrison. He was a past member of the V.F.W. Post #1075 of Harrison and the American Legion Post 404 of Harrison. He enjoyed John Deere tractors, nature walks in the woods and dogs. Surviving is his six sons, Randall Heber and wife Deborah of Merrill, Michigan, Douglas Heber and wife Jean of Clarkston, Michigan, Keith Heber and wife Sue of Clare, Michigan, Timothy and Kevin Heber both of Harrison and Mike Heber of Grand Rapids, Michigan, two daughters, Teresa Pozdol and husband Stanley of Mears, Michigan and Jody Lipovsky and husband David of Harrison, one sister, Bernice Smith of Leroy, Michigan, sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Jean Heber on December 28, 2009, his parents, two brothers, Harry and Wallce Heber and one sister, Mable. Memorial services will take place on January 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Rev. Gerald Baxter officiating. Inurnment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.</p>
May 16, 1921 - January 13, 201005/16/192101/13/2010
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Lee and Char Schanhals
January 22, 2010
To the entire Heber family, I found out about your mom the day of her funeral and was deeply saddened. I had not yet found the time to get a card out to you Jody but had not forgot, then heard the news of your dad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob and Jean were a tremend... Continue Reading
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Aunt Kate, Susie & Family
January 21, 2010
Terry, Randy, Doug, Keith, Tim, Kevin, Mike, Jody, & Families: Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of the loss of your Dad. Having to give up both parents in such a short time is more than we could ever want to imagine. Sometimes the pain seems to be more th... Continue Reading
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Susan Heber Chancelor
January 21, 2010
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Bruce & Kathy Brandon
January 19, 2010
To all the Heber Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jean just couldn't stand to be without him, so now they are together in God's hands. Sincerely, Bruce and Kathy Brandon
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Deborah L Heber
January 18, 2010
To the Heber's Mom was waiting at the gate for dad with open arms saying come on dad lets go where there is no sorrow and no pain You are all in our prayers Love you all
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Bruce Sheets
January 18, 2010
Randy,Teresa,Doug and the rest of the Heber family,
I offer my condolence for the loss of both your parents. May the LORD of all comforts comfort you as only He can. Because of faith in the work of Jesus Christ, they are Home together in Heaven and our faith guarantee... Continue Reading
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Tom House
January 18, 2010
Bob was a man of tremendous character who always downplayed his own talent. How difficult it must be for the Heber family to have to say goodbye to Bob so soon after Jean's death. They were both wonderful people and very important parts of our community. On behalf of Ca... Continue Reading
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Nola
January 17, 2010
Jody,Terry and all the Heber Family. I have a hard time thinking about Jean without Bob and now I know they are together again. I bet it did not take Jean long to start bossing Bob around, she just told me a couple of months that she needed to get back to that. I hope y... Continue Reading
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Amy and Ron Romanowski
January 16, 2010
Jody, Dave, Jake and Nathan, we're so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Robin O"Briant Pittman
January 15, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I am Allen's daughter.
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