OBITUARY

Robert Heitstuman

July 8, 1926–August 16, 2020

Bob (Robert) Heitstuman 94, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away August 16, 2020.

Bob the second of seven children, was born to John and Josephine Heitstuman in Uniontown, Wash., on July 8, 1926. He attended the Hall Country School for eight years and then attended and graduated from Colton High School in 1944.

After graduation he worked in Spokane for a few months and then for his dad until 1947 when he and his brother Harold went into partnership on a farm and cattle ranch near Pomeroy.

Bob served in the infantry from April of 1951 until March of 1953 when he received an honorable discharge. He served in active duty in Korea during the Korean War and spent the remainder of his tour in Japan.

Bob married the former Ann Schultheis on June 16, 1956 in Uniontown, Wash. They lived two and a half years in the Clarkston Silcott area and moved to their farm in Pomeroy in 1961. He farmed there until he retired from farming in 1987. He enjoyed working in the shop, especially working with steel and trapshooting. Bob helped many a young trap shooter improve their skill.

He also enjoyed old cars, especially his 1929 Model A speedster he built in 1998, playing cards and especially enjoyed his family. One of his favorite family activities was the annual sausage making weekend.

Bob was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and VFW, a communicate and active member of the Holy Rosary Parish, life member of the Pomeroy Gun Club, charter member of the Garfield County Sheriff's Posse and volunteered with the Sheriff's Department for many years. He was a fire arms instructor with the Hunters Ed program for 24 years and helped with the Jr. Shooters program. He was also a member of the Northwest Vintage Speedster Club and Lewiston Crankers Club. He volunteered too many hours to count working on projects for the church and city.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann of Spokane; four daughters: Cheryl (Pat) Wallace, Carole (Michael) Gauche, Christy Heitstuman, all of Spokane, Connie (Dave) Goude of Walla Walla; five grandchildren: Michelle, Jeff, Jessica, Jacob and Ryan; three great grandchildren: Jenna, Jackson and Wyatt; brother Art (Shirley) Heitstuman and sister Joan Landrus. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gene, Harold, Lee, and sister Mary Jo Heitstuman.

A private funeral mass will be held at the Holy Rosary Church in Pomeroy with a Rosary preceding the mass. His final resting place will be at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery with military honors.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff of the Garfield County Hospital for their care and kindness towards their husband and father.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Parish Preservation Fund, Garfield County Hospital District, Monastery of St. Gertrude or to a charity of the donor's choice.