Albert William "Bill" Heller

Albert William “Bill” Heller, age 58, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his new ranch in Osteen, Florida. He was the husband of Shelley Heller, they shared 31 years of marriage. He was born August 20, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the Son of Donald William Heller, Sr. and Myra Maples of Apopka. He retired from Orange County Utilities after 33 years; and is currently the district sales manager for Hydra Service Inc.

He was a member of the Florida Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovellers and West Volusia Saddle Club. He was passionate about his family and was a friend to all. He knew no stranger. His hobbies and interests were playing golf, collecting sports memorabilia, caring for his horses, motorcycles and sports cars, and was an antique enthusiast. Bill brought the Christmas Spirit to life by carrying on the family tradition of being Santa like his Father and Brothers. Bill will always be remembered for his unconditional selfless love for all humanity. He was the most fun loving, family man, gentle giant, teddy bear and husband, father, brother, uncle, coach, colleague and mentor that anyone could ask for. As known to many, he was The Man, The Myth and The Legend.

He is survived by his wife Shelley Heller, son Keaton Riley and wife Rachel and first grandson to be Grayson William Scott Heller and daughter Madisen Jean and Patrick Jaynes; mother-in-law Bonnie Ferron; brothers Donald William Heller, Jr. and wife Jane, Michael Patrick Heller and Julie Bell, sister Tina Loretta Heller-Zaenger and husband Jeffrey, Donna Holland and husband Roy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by father Donald William Heller, Sr.; mother Myra M. Maples-Heller; brother Jimmy Haynie; sister Darlene Ewing; sister Jaqueline Heller; nephew Steven Michael Kent.

Bill’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 12 noon to 3:00pm at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo, Florida 32765. Personal Tributes will begin at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations to the Heller Ranch. The family invites your presence at the Heller Ranch to enjoy the dream he built for himself and his family for all to enjoy.