Robert Lee Hetzel

On May 5, 2015, our cherished son, husband, father, cousin, and friend ROBERT LEE HETZEL, 42, left us very suddenly and unexpectedly. He will forever be missed by many as he was loved by many. He is survived by his parents: Dennis and Jo Ann, wife: Kelly, sons: Chris and Cody....as well as many close relatives. His family was always a huge part of his world.

Robert went from a rambunctious child to independent teenager on to marry his soul mate. He excelled at a career in the Ironworker's; Local 118 and started a family as well. He was injured-falling from a building while at work in 2001, resulting in Rob being paralyzed. He lived his last 14 years in a wheelchair. He loved life whole heartedly, was relentless in pursuing things he wanted to do, and inspired everyone with his lust for life and drive to get things done. He was ridiculously positive and an absolute joy to those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please join his family in a remembrance service scheduled for Saturday May 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Lawncrest Chapel 1522 E Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96002.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE DONATE IN ROBERT'S NAME TO:

theroses4hope.org

This rehab center helped Rob both as a patient and with him becoming a mentor to others.