Heiter

Robert J. Heiter, 69, of Mars, formerly of Lawrenceville, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 30, 2025, two years after being diagnosed with the rare cancer, myxoid liposarcoma. He was at home with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of 40 years of Donna M. (Wieczorek) Heiter; father of Rob (Tamika) Heiter; grandfather of R.J., Cameron, Trinity and Londyn; son of the late Hal and Shirley Heiter; son-in-law of the late Frank and Iris Wieczorek; loving brother of Robin J. Heiter and Michael S. (Tracy) Heiter; brother-in-law of the late Ronald (surviving wife Kim) Wieczorek; uncle of Brian, Brittany (Chris), Sara, Ronnie, Kory and Katie; great-uncle of Koa, Leia and Banyan.

Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and always said he “felt closest to God in the woods.” Having hiked many National Parks, he treasured the ones in Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Colorado. His favorite activity was elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains on horseback. His life was an adventure and moving frequently never phased him. The phrase “never met a stranger” was the perfect description of Bob. Most encounters would end with a big bear hug, whether you wanted one or not. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

HEITER — Family and friends of Robert J. Heiter, who died Monday, June 30, 2025, are welcomed from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, at WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, Pa. Family and friends attending, please meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Bob would be honored by donating to Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, mygcc.org/give or to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808, rmef.org/donate/memorials-honoraria.

Please visit www.zalewskifuneralhome.com.

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