Robert N. Hein of Ft. Lauderdale passed away on 20 Oct 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the son of Nicholas and Hazel Hein of Dinuba, California. Born on 09 Nov 1938, he graduated from San Diego State University and was then commissioned in the United States Navy, where he served 3 tours in Vietnam piloting the P-2 Neptune aircraft. Following his service in the Navy, he transitioned his flying skills to United Air Lines, retiring in 1998 as a 757 Captain. Following his retirement, he focused his attention on the Broward County Navy League, serving as its president in 2007. He is survived by his wife Denise, sons Robert, Denis and Steven, and Grandchildren Matt, Chris, Haida, Gabriel, Ethan and Olivia. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday, Oct 25 from 2-6pm. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11am at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 2000 Marietta Dr. Ft. Lauderdale 33316. Arrangements entrusted to Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home 4061 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale 33308, (954) 565-5591 – www.kraeerfairchild.com
