Robert G. “Bob” Heitman, 79, of Minden passed away July 1, 2017, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Bob was born on May 10, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, to Paul and Minnie (Torske) Heitman. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the North Platte area.

On Feb. 9, 1963, he married Barbara “Bobbie” Sivits in North Platte, and they lived in North Platte, where Bob worked for North Western Bell as a telephone technician. They moved to Minden in 1969. Bob retired from Qwest, and they remained in Minden.

Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church in Minden, the Eagles and American Legion Post No. 94 in Minden. He enjoyed reading about history, completing construction projects around the house, collecting coins and being around his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara “Bobbie” of Minden; son, Nick Heitman of Kearney; daughters, Lori (Scott) Borgmann of Shelton and JoAnn Vohland (special friend Vincent Sumstine) of Minden; four grandchildren, Scotty and Jacob Borgmann, Tyson Schroeder and Jessa Vohland (special friend, Trey Stombaugh); two great-grandchildren, Brody and Jack Borgman; brother, Ron (Marty) Heitman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister, Ruth Ann (Paul) Maginn of Omaha; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, at the United Methodist Church in Minden with the Rev. Paul Blanchard officiating. Casual attire is requested. Burial will be at Fredericksburg Lutheran Cemetery south of Minden with burial rites provided by the Minden American Legion and the Heartwell VFW. There will be no public visitation. Craig Funeral Home, Minden, is in charge of arrangements.