Robert Joseph Heizelman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Heizelman Robert Joseph “Buz” Robert Heizelman, age 90 of Toledo, died peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2017. Buz was born in Toledo Ohio on May 31, 1927 to John and Lucy (Meyer) Heizelman. He lived in Toledo for most of his life but did spend several years in Florida where he owned his own business. Buz was graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1945. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a WWII veteran. He briefly attended the University of Toledo. He was a proud member of Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Service Mechanics Local 50, initiated in 1952. He spent the majority of his career at Johnson Controls. Buz enjoyed getting together with his classmates from OLPH. He was also active at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns for many years, serving as a Eucharistic minister. He liked to bowl, golf, and watch Notre Dame Football. He always loved spending time with his grandsons whether it was taking them to the movies, out for donuts, or just listening to Frank Sinatra. In addition to his parents, Buz was preceded in death by his loving wife Marilyn and siblings Jack Heizelman, William Heizelman, Ruth MacLean and Mary Foley. He is survived by his son Robert “Buzz" (Theresa) Heizelman; step-daughter Joyce Leininger; grandsons Rory, Jacob and Wil; and special friend Andrea Mendiola. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home; 1770 S Reynolds Rd. on Sunday August 20, 2017 from 4-7. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Monday August 21 at 10:00 am followed by the Funeral Mass at St Patrick’s of Heatherdowns Catholic Church at 10:30 am. Interment services will follow at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Please view and sign the on-line guest registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com The family would like to thank his caregivers and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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Robert Joseph Heizelman

May 31, 1927 - August 16, 2017