Robert H. Hegerfeld

Robert H. Hegerfeld, 99, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at Adams Heritage.

He was born on May 30, 1924, in Allen county to the late Herman and Anna (Hockemeyer) Hegerfeld.

Bob was united in marriage to Helene (Werling) Hegerfeld on October 4, 1952 at Bethlehem Lutheran in Ossian, Indiana. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2023.

He served in the United States Army as a Truck Driver during World War II from May 23, 1945 to October 12, 1946, where he was honorably discharged.

He was a member of St Peter Lutheran Church-Fuelling in Decatur, Indiana and was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock.  Bob was also a member of the Hoagland Area Advancement Association (HAAA) and the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur, Indiana.

He graduated from Hoagland High School. He was a former co-owner of City Glass in Fort Wayne, Indiana for 45 years, retiring in 1990.  Following his retirement, he shared his expertise with his sons in the operation of their business, Premier Glass in Hoagland, Indiana…a treasured memory that he often spoke of proudly.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Bruce) Scherer of Hoagland, Indiana; son, Stanley R. (Nan) Hegerfeld of Hoagland, Indiana; son, David E. Hegerfeld of Decatur, Indiana; son, Brent A. (Shari) Hegerfeld of Hoagland, Indiana; sister, Bernice (Hegerfeld) Caston of Ossian, Indiana seven grandchildren, Casey (Shana) Scherer, Kari (Zeke) Schultz, Amy (Cole) Gutshall, Ashley (Bryan) Rumple, Abby Hegerfeld, Cody (Serena) Hegerfeld, Weston Hegerfeld;11 great-grandchildren, Gavin Scherer, Cooper Scherer, Clarke Schultz, Reggie Schultz, Alana Gutshall, Carston Gutshall, Candon Gutshall, Kane Rumple, Aven Rumple, Paxton Hegerfeld, and Hayden Hegerfeld.

In addition to his parents and wife Helene, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Luella (Oscar) Lepper, Marcile (Alfred) Baatz and Dorothy (Gerhart) Werling; brother, Arnold “Peanut” Hegerfeld; and brother-in law, Harvey Caston.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church – Fuelling with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard at Concordia Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Friends and family will be received from 3-8 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church – Fuelling; Worship Anew; Hoagland Area Advancement Association (HAAA); or St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock Endowment Fund.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana