Robert "Bob" C. Heiser

peacefully Sunday morning, May 10, 2015,

surrounded by his family. Bob fought an

incredible battle with cancer for the past four

years, never losing his smile or sense of

humor. Bob , affectionately known as "Butch"

to family and friends, was born April 13,

1942, in Waukegan, IL, where he spent many

summer nights by the "crick" stirring up

neighborhood trouble and developing a true

love for his hometown. Bob's heart lived in

Northern Wisconsin though where he built a

cabin from ground up and spent wonderful

summers fishing on good ole' Birch Lake.

Bob first worked for US Steel in Waukegan,

IL, which he held as the "best job of his life"

and developed lifelong friendships. He

married his best friend, Joanne Glemboski on

May 31, 1986, at St. Anastasia Church. The

two enjoyed precious years of laughter and

togetherness, truly becoming one. Bob was a

perfect father to his girls - their most devoted

fan at sporting events and reliable shoulder

to lean on.

Bob was the best "good" man around, as

he had wanted to be remembered. He lived

simply with a genuine love for people and

their own histories. His compassion for

friends, family and strangers was obvious

from his selfless life. There wasn't a driveway

he wouldn't shovel or a story too long to

listen to. He lived wholly with a true

appreciation for nature and value for family.

He adored his wife, treasured his daughters

and preserved the memories of his late

parents and brother. Bob enjoyed photographing

beautiful scenery, cooking to feed

an army, gardening until dusk and antiquing

with his wife.

Bob is preceded in death by his father and

mother, Otto and Lillian Heiser; and brother,

Thomas Heiser (Georgette).

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Heiser;

daughters, Jennifer Delfeld (Paul) and Nicole

Heiser; granddaughter, Sloan Delfeld; and

loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

His family expects he's back at Birch Lake,

reeling in the biggest catch of his life in

complete comfort.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made

to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501

St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15,

from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.

to 9:30 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Home,

305 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 16, at 10

a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624

Douglas Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment

at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL.