Robert A. Heffler was born on January 10, 1936 in Portland, Oregon. He passed away in Vancouver, Washington on June 1, 2023.
He was married to Barbara Jane Heffler until her passing in 1980. After some time he married once more and later divorced.
After high school, Robert enlisted in the US Army. When it was time to start his career, he was employed by Union Pacific, where he was a carman, retiring after forty years.
Robert was a member of Westgate Bible Church. He enjoyed the company of his dear dogs, Charlie and Babe. He was a loving father as well as a doting dog Dad. Robert was a natural storyteller, who had a great sense of humor and loved playing practical jokes. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Robert will be missed by his sons Matthew and John as well as the many other lives he touched.