Robert H. Heitmeyer, 79, of Ft. Jennings, passed away on February 23, 2019, at Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Surprise, Arizona while spending the winter with his wife. He was born on May 20, 1939, to Elmer and Verona (Neidert) Heitmeyer.
In 1960 he married Marilyn Luebrecht. She preceded him in death in 1982. One November 2, 1984, he was united in marriage to Dianne Fought.
She survives in Ft. Jennings. He is survived by four daughters; Deb (Ed) Schimmoeller of Ft.
Jennings, Denise (Jay) McGue of New Knoxville, Cathy (Troy) Zeller of Paulding and Jennifer (Dale) Neidert of Ft. Jennings; two sons, Dwight (Michelle) Heitmeyer, Steven (Jane) Mox both of Ft. Jennings; one brother, Larry (Karen ) Heitmyer of Ft.
Jennings; 16 grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda) Schimmoeller of Findlay, Cory Schimmoeller of Cincinnati, Cassandra and Adam McGue both of New Knoxville, Amber (Austin) Miller of Ottoville, Andrea (Brian Wurst) Heitmeyer of Ottoville, Alexandria (Alex Redmond) Heitmeyer of Bowling Green, Wesley (Cass) Zeller of Paulding, Bailey Zeller of Delphos, Jess (Blaize) Vogelsong of Fostoria, Cody (Alainna) Mox of Ottawa, Jeremy (Ashley) Neidert of Fort Jennings, Nicholas (Mollie) Neidert of Ft. Jennings, Tyler (Eden) Neidert of Fort Jennings, and Jordan Neidert and Faith Neidert both of Fort Jennings and 6 great grandchildren with two on the way. Preceding him in death are his parents and brother Ron.
Bob was an entrepreneur, responsible for many businesses in Lima Ohio. He received a two year engineering degree from ITT Tech. After college Bob worked for International Harvester and was instrumental in designing the International Scout.
In 1965 he started working for Clark Equipment as an engineer, and became the International Sales Manager, retiring in 1981. In 1976 he purchased the Kenton Theater. He built the first Frontier Theatre at Eastgate, and then purchased the Cinemas 1, 2 and 3 where the Ulta Beauty is now.
In 1991 he sold the theatres. He purchased Frontier Village in 1978 and developed Strawberry Express in 1981. He sold both in 1994 and started Fox TV Station.
In 2001 Bob sold the station and retired. Bob was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was instrumental in building the new church. He was a 1957 graduate of Fort Jennings High School.
He was in the United States Army from 1957-1959, stationed in Germany as an MP attached to General Omara. Bob loved to golf and winter in Arizona to avoid the Ohio winters. He loved to cruise in his 1991 red Miata.
He was an active contributor to St. Jude and Lima Food bank; his biggest hobby was being there when people needed him. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Father Charles Obinwa will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Saturday March 2, 2019, from 2-8 and Sunday from 3-7 at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph Cemetery or St. Jude.
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