Robert Heidelbach 87, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Shadyside, OH, passed away August 11, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside PA.
Bob was born May 18, 1929 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late G. Roy and Nellie Campbell Heidelbach.
He retired from Ohio Edison the former R.E. Burger Plant, Shadyside, OH. He was a member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church, attended Thoburn United Methodist Church.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Charles R. Heidelbach.
Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Barbara J. Kostecka Heidelbach, two sons; Roy (Jane Sherry) Heidelbach of St. Clairsville and Robert (Joy Varvarosky) Heidelbach of Stafford, Va, 8 grandchildren; Josh Heidelbach, Tara (Garrett) Gearhart, Erin (Dustin) Hubbard, Lucas Heidelbach, Sarah Heidelbach, Tiffany (Jon) Kula, Carly Jo (Sean) Sweeney and Robert Kyle Heidelbach,6 great grandchildren; Sydney Kula, Logan Sweeney, Maryn Kula, Lilian Gearhart, Camden Sweeney and Isaiah Gearhart.
There will be no visitation or services. A celebration of Roberts life will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home Shadyside, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shadyside High School at “TMCFunding.com.”
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Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
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Steve and Shirley Sabatina posted on 8/17/16
It is with heavy hearts that we offer our condolences to the Heidelbach family--immediate and extended. Being literally life-long friends with Roy, I will cherish my many childhood memories of "Father Bob"; he was always proudly involved in his sons' lives--as a father, as a mentor, as a "coach". Heaven has gained a gem of a person in Mr. Heidelbach--and a pretty darned good golfer, too! I am thankful and blessed to have known Mr. Heidelbach. Through my continuing personal friendship with Roy (which is now over 50 years in duration), Mr. Heidelbach will ALWAYS be alive. So, rest in peace, "Father Bob". You will be missed.