Robert Louis Heinlein

Robert Louis Heinlein, 84, of Marietta, passed away on February 6 at Arcadia
Valley Skilled Nursing in Coolville, OH.

Bob was born to Della and Lester Wilson and was adopted and raised by Edna and Philip Heinlein in Hamilton, OH. He married his beloved wife Sandra Lou (Sandy) Nicholson on October 12, 1974 in Ohio. Bob worked many years in construction running an excavator. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, loved Mel McDaniel and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the Sternwheel Festival, Riverfront Roar and Washington County Fair.

He is survived by his daughter Darla Boyd, Fort Myers, FL; 3 sons Philip & Bobby Heinlein, Parkersburg; Jerry Heinlein, FL; multiple grandchildren & great grandchildren; sisters Alberta Ward & Fern Bailey, Indiana; brother-in-law Larry (Naomi) Nicholson, Marietta; many nieces and nephews, and his selfie buddy Denise (DeeDee) Nicholson Cavitt, Marietta.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, 2 siblings, a great granddaughter and his beloved wife Sandy.

Visitation will be Monday February 10th from 10 to 11 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with graveside services at 11:30 at Putnam Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.