I knew "Bob" as "Mr. Hein" as he was my 7th grade teacher in Postville, Iowa. He was such a patient teacher and an outstanding wrestling coach. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. --Connie Tyler, Phoenix, AZ

Thinking of you and your loss, he had so much yo offer as you had and do Ann. Missing him greatly. Had a. Card to send, but knowing me misplaced, Jo j c.

Ann, I’m so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. I have very fond memories of you and Bob as a very special couple. It was an honor to call him my colleague and friend.

Ann, we're so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have so many good memories of the two of you volunteering at Kline Creek Farm all those years! Our condolences from everyone at the farm.

Mrs. Hein, Robin, Bill and family:
Sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our sincerest condolences to the Hein Family. Dale was in choir with Bob at St. Andrew Church in West Chicago and Dana and son, Evan remembers him from church. He will be remembered in our prayers.

Dale, Dana & Evan Larson

We will always remember Bob as one of the great basses in the St. Paul Choir. His smile, wonderful humor, and willingness to try anything made him a favorite. We will miss our dear brother in Christ. Peace be with your family.

Bob Hein is the definition of a good man. I am so glad a few of my early years in teaching were spent with such a talented and caring professional and friend.

My condolences to the family. He was my high school teacher at West Chicago back in 1987. He was a very good teacher and a good man. As I still remember him thirty years later.

Bob was one of the best teachers in our West Chicago High School that I have ever seen. His students talked about him with much affection and kindness. I personally am proud to have him as a friend and colleague. Many times he gave me the support I needed and for that I am truly grateful!

Thanks coach for your dedication in sports, education, and all the time you spent coaching. John Cortez class of 85.

We are so sorry to hear of Coach Hein's passing. We have great wrestling memories at West Chicago High School.Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Hein and family. On behalf of the Cortez family.

Very sorry to hear. Learned a lot from coach Hein. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Ann, Robin, and Bill we are saddened by the news of Bob's illness and passing. He was a kind Christian gentleman. We remember your family fondly from our days together at St. Andrew in WC. God's blessings to your family. May knowing friends are praying for you be a help to you.
Debbie and Dave Pande

My deepest condolences to the Hein Family. Mr. Hein was a LEGEND. So many of us look back fondly on our days in high school, and Mr. Hein played a role in so many of our lives, even if just as a friendly face in the halls for those who didn't have him as a teacher, or coach. Please know that he will be missed.

My dearest Ann:

I was so sorry to have recently heard of Bobs illness and eventual death! I, too, have recently
suffered the tragic loss of my wife, and, many months of illness. I have only recently come home
to my home in DeWitt where I am Slowly recovering.

If it may be of any help to you, your Bob was one of the greatest Wrestling Coach's in our
school districts long and well remembered history.

Ann, I intend to make a memorial to Camp Courageous, in Monticello, Iowa, in Bobs memory!
Though I cannot attend his funeral, my heart and love will be there beside you. Remain strong
in our great Lutheran faith, and you will survive this loss. I hope to see you soon.

With all of the love I can express for you and your family:

Richard A. Polansky

I have so many wonderful and special memories of that great guy, Bob Hein. Just one of the many, many philanthropic activities of Bob was teaching immigrants to drive! Bob never thought of himself but what he could do to help another. One day Bob came to work with a black eye and facial cuts. I said, oh dear-what happened? Bob said he was giving a driving lesson and yelled for the driver to slow down, he sped up! Next Bob yelled STOP but the crash occurred. Then Bob laughed and said, “I forgot he didn’t speak English!” Typical Bob reaction. I loved Bob dearly. 😢

It’s significant when you not only have fond memories of your former campus ministry students... but also of the parents of those students! Bob and Ann were frequent worshippers at ULC and such a supportive presence. Bob lived out his sense of vocation in many ways. Blessed be his memory.

What a wonderful picture, just like we could visit and as we will always remember Bob.
Nancy and Tom Pilcher