Robert “Bob” Charles Heiland

Obituary

Robert Charles Heiland was born on July 21, 1937, in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota.  He was the son of August Martin and Laura Wilhelmina (Wandschneider) Heiland.  Robert’s stepfather was Fred Moonen and his stepmother was Jean Johnson.  He was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in his Catholic faith as a youth both at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Shakopee, Minnesota.  Robert received his education in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, graduating with the Central High School Class of 1956.

On August 16, 1958, Robert was united in marriage to Rosalie Kathryn Bergmann at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Cologne, Minnesota.  Robert and Rosalie made their home in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with five children, Kathryn, Judith, Kristine, Charles and Ronald.  Robert and Rosalie shared over 62 years of marriage.

Robert worked in the Feed Mill in Cologne in his younger years and then the Hamburg Feed Mill for many years until he retired in 2007.  He was a member of Church of Peace in Norwood Young America.  Robert was also a member of the Norwood Young America Fire Department.      

Robert enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, fishing, dancing, going on road trips with friends, vacationing, and spending time at Lake Manuella.  His true passion was spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchild and friends.  

Robert passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living in Waconia, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 1 day.

Blessed be his memory.

Robert is survived by his:
Wife, Rosalie Heiland of Norwood Young America, MN;
Children, Kathryn Schwalbe and her husband, James, of New Auburn, MN,
Judith Thomas and her husband, Mark, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Kristine Aretz and her husband, Peter, of Marinette, WI,
Charles Heiland and his wife, Judith, of Plato, MN,
Ronald Heiland and his wife, Melanie, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Amy Sennes, Angela Werth and her husband, Brad, Aric Rolf and his wife, Stacy, Aaron Rolf, Amber Asher and her husband, Trevor, Ashley Merchert and her husband, Derek, Nathan Thomas and his wife, Annette, Amanda Borak and her husband, Charles, Wesley Thomas and his wife, Chelsie, Peter II Aretz, Patrick Aretz and his wife, Elaine, Alex Aretz, Benjamin Aretz and his wife, Brooke, Jill Probst and her husband, Christopher, Kristina Stresnak and her husband, Matt, Kylea Roeglin, Ryan Roeglin, Zachary Heiland;
24 Great Grandchildren;
1 Great-Great Grandchild;
Sister, Virginia Rathmanner of Robinsdale, MN;
Step Sisters, Carol Jakes and her husband, Don, of Minnetonka, MN,
Joy Johnson and her husband, Robert “Bob” of  Minnetonka, MN,
Louise Dolon and her husband, Ronald of Minnetonka, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other family and friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his Parents, August and Laura Heiland; Stepfather, Fred Moonen; Stepmother, Jean Heiland; Siblings, Richard Johnson; Brother-In-Law, Andrew Rathmanner.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at New Perspective Senior Living for all that they did taking care of Robert for the last years.