Robert Bruce Heald

1921 - 2017  (95 years)

• Name	Robert Bruce Heald
  Birth	11 Jun 1921	Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States
  Gender	Male
  FindaGrave Memorial ID	179151068
  	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179151068
  _UID	B5794404EA874D54B06F1996E53D0756D5CA
  Death	28 Apr 2017	Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States
  	Robert Bruce Heald, 95, Minneapolis, died April 28, 2017 of old age. He is survived by children, Carol, Kenton (Catherine), Edward (Sheryl), Scott (Tina), and Brad. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Zella; all siblings, Clark, Donald, Gilbert, John, and Ray; and Bruce's son, Alan. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one niece and nephew. Bruce farmed with his family, in the Grant Township north of Wells. He served in the United States Army in Europe during WWII, arriving in France via Omaha Beach after the initial landings. Bruce was united in marriage to Shirley Marrs. Eventually, they sold the family farm and moved to Colorado where Bruce became a skilled carpenter and sub-contractor. The marriage ended and Bruce returned to Ottawa County later in life and built a home in Minneapolis. In semi-retirement, Bruce completed projects for the Ottawa County Historical Museum and performed other volunteer work. He had many friends, family, loved ones, and acquaintances that will miss him. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 A.M. Private inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ottawa County Historical Museum or Hospice of Salina. Wilson Funeral Home
  Burial	Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States
  Person ID	I7601	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	29 May 2017

  
  

  Father	Clark Gilmour Heald,   b. 25 Feb 1884, Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States d. 5 Oct 1946, Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States (Age 62 years)
  Mother	Zella Hall Lewis,   b. 29 Apr 1883, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, United States d. 2 Jun 1983, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States (Age 100 years)
  Family ID	F2422	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living   5. Living
  Family ID	F2423	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 11 Jun 1921 - Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States Death - 28 Apr 2017 - Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States Burial - - Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States  = Link to Google Earth