He was born November 21, 1929 in Peoria, to Emmett and Margaret (Crickmore) Heid. He married Willa Mae Williams on January 30, 1949 in Eureka, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are 4 sons David (Bonnie) Heid of Bolingbrook, Keith (Kristi) Heid of Dunlap, Greg (Jessica) Heid of Peoria, Terry (Jeannie) Heid of Metamora; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother Lena Crickmore who raised him.
Robert graduated from Peoria Manual High School in 1949. He retired in 1984 as a truck driver after 36 years of working for Seay’s Delivery. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 627.
He was also a member of Grace Methodist Church. He was a lifelong Cubs fan and enjoyed playing poker. He touched many lives and will be forever missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Pastor Frank Valente will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Chapel. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
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