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Robert LeRoy Heick, 82, West Liberty
Obituaries · June 04, 2015
Robert LeRoy Heick, 82, of West Liberty died Friday, May 29, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City.
Private family services will be held at the in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty. Memorials may be made to West Liberty Fire and Rescue Unit. Online condolences may be made the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.
Bob was born July 18, 1932, in Muscatine County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Alma Schneider Heick. He was a graduate of West Liberty High School in the Class of 1951. From 1951 until 1956, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On April 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to Shirley Miller in Letts, Iowa. Bob and Shirley farmed for many years prior to moving into West Liberty. He later was employed with Syngenta Seeds in Lone Tree. Bob had served on the Muscatine County Fair board for many years and was an honorary fair board member.
He was a University of Iowa wrestling fan, enjoyed dancing and most importantly being a part of his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.
Survivors include his two children: Sue (Kurt) Kirchner of Nichols and Scott (Karen) Heick of West Liberty; five grandchildren: Bobby Jo (Pat) Gates, Jake Heick, Celsey (Jake) Beck, Erin (Tom) Fitzer and Andy (Amy) Kirchner; seven great-grandchildren: Kobe, Cooper, Keaton, Blaine, Avery, Melany and Maxson; and brother Ron (Orma) Heick of West Liberty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley on Dec. 6, 2014; son Mark and sister Patsy Terhune.
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