Robert W. Heilman, 64, Surrey, formerly of Rugby, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in his home of natural causes.

Robert was born September 3, 1952 at Rugby, North Dakota the son of Wendelin and Margaret (Hoffert) Heilman. He was raised and educated at Rugby. He moved to Minot, where he entered specialized training in the vocational education field in Minot. It was here that he received training to operate a printing press. Throughout the years he worked for various printing companies and did lawn and snow removal work in the area.

His loving family includes, siblings, Sharon (Wayne) Johnson, Minot; Ron (Dianne) Heilman, Bottineau, Rita Argersinger, Littleton, CO, Bernadette (Dave) Price, Denver, CO and Anita Posey and her friend, Michael, Denver, CO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard and brother in law, Mike Argersinger.

At the request of the family a graveside service will take place later in the Spring of 2017 at the Little Flower Catholic Cemetery, Rugby, ND.