Robert Lee Hein, 89, of New Athens, IL; born October 25, 1924 in Sparta, IL; passed away on March 4, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Mr. Hein was an operator with Monsanto Chemical Company for 36 years. He was a World War II United Navy Veteran serving in the South Pacific.
He was preceded in death by his parents – John and Viola, nee Metz, Hein. His loving wife Gertrude, nee Stacks, Hein who he married on April 15, 1950 in Carbondale, IL and who passed away on June 27, 2012. One sister – Jacqueline Hofmeister.
He is survived by two sons – Dale (Ann) Hein of Belleville, IL; Darrell (Marian) Hein of New Athens, IL. 5 grandchildren – Shawna (D.J.) Loberg; Jennifer (Lance) Schneider; Jeremy (Jessica) Hein; John (Christine) Hein; Amber (Joe) Walsh. 11 great-grandchildren – Olivia Loberg; Macy Schneider; Hadley Schneider; Sophia Schneider; Isaiah Hein; William Hein; Samuel Hein; Coryn Hazelwood; Brooke Hazelwood; Hunter Walsh; Joseph Walsh. 2 sisters-in-law – Barbara (Jack) Robinson; Virginia Stacks. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the New Athens Library or Family Hospice.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00am to 10:00am.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00am.
Interment: Burial will be held at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Dale, Darrell, and family: Our sincere sympathies. May God watch over you during these difficult times and grant you His peace.
Posted by: Paul and Pam Nuernberger – Jefferson City, MO Mar 07, 2014
ReplyTo a good buddy and a dedicated knock poker player. For many a fun Saturday afternoon time.
Sincerely,
Jim
Posted by: Jim Burk – New Athens, IL – Friend Mar 07, 2014
ReplyI can’t list all the memories of Bob and Gert, and you can’t separate the names, they were my neighbor for over 50 years and friends like no other. We became neighbors 63 years ago this Spring. My sympahy to Dale and Darrell and the famiies, and how they loved their grandkids! When we were all retired we got to become even better friends, we had a little slower pace and free time. Our own community neighborhood was and still is, even tho changed, the best of times. Blessings, Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Hacker – New Athens, IL – friend and long time neighbor Mar 07, 2014
ReplyMy sympathy to Dale & Darrell and all the rest of the Hein family. I can’t remember NOT having the Hein’s as neighbors and friends. Even when I was young I can remember trying to be on my best behavior around Bob, afraid if I acted too wild and crazy he wouldn’t let me play at their house. But I also remember when he thought something was funny he had the best smile and a great laugh and you knew
Posted by: Jeanne (Hacker) Jansen – Fairview Heights, IL – neighbor Mar 06, 2014
ReplyDale , Darryl and families. So sorry to here the passing our your Dad. He was truly a stand-up fan for N.A. sports. I never ever seen him SIT at a basketball or baseball game . He was you guys best fan. We could not start a baseball game until we smelled that stogey comin down the tracks Were leaving for spring training at 5;15 out of Mascoutah today. Sorry we could;nt make it to the service. Our prayers are with you and your families. John & Vickie Kaiser
Posted by: John And Vickie Kaiser – 2505 Kaiser Rd New Athens, IL – friend Mar 06, 2014
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Dale , Darryl and families. So sorry to here the passing our your Dad. He was truly a stand-up fan for N.A. sports. I never ever seen him SIT at a basketball or baseball game . He was you guys best fan. We could not start a baseball game until we smelled that stogey comin down the tracks Were leaving for spring training at 5;15 out of Mascoutah today. Sorry we could;nt make it to the service. Our prayers are with you and your families. John & Vickie Kaiser
Posted by: John And Vickie Kaiser – 2505 Kaiser Rd New Athens, IL – friend Mar 06, 2014
My sympathy to Dale & Darrell and all the rest of the Hein family. I can’t remember NOT having the Hein’s as neighbors and friends. Even when I was young I can remember trying to be on my best behavior around Bob, afraid if I acted too wild and crazy he wouldn’t let me play at their house. But I also remember when he thought something was funny he had the best smile and a great laugh and you knew
Posted by: Jeanne (Hacker) Jansen – Fairview Heights, IL – neighbor Mar 06, 2014
I can’t list all the memories of Bob and Gert, and you can’t separate the names, they were my neighbor for over 50 years and friends like no other. We became neighbors 63 years ago this Spring. My sympahy to Dale and Darrell and the famiies, and how they loved their grandkids! When we were all retired we got to become even better friends, we had a little slower pace and free time. Our own community neighborhood was and still is, even tho changed, the best of times. Blessings, Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Hacker – New Athens, IL – friend and long time neighbor Mar 07, 2014
To a good buddy and a dedicated knock poker player. For many a fun Saturday afternoon time.
Sincerely,
Jim
Posted by: Jim Burk – New Athens, IL – Friend Mar 07, 2014
Dale, Darrell, and family: Our sincere sympathies. May God watch over you during these difficult times and grant you His peace.
Posted by: Paul and Pam Nuernberger – Jefferson City, MO Mar 07, 2014