Robert Heller

Robert (Bob) Edward Heller, 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2016. He was born on June 29, 1940, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton to Jack E. and Phyllis May (Sue) Heller. Graduated from Fairmont High School in 1958. Attended Miami University and University of Dayton. In 1963 he bought and totally restored the Clifton Mill in Clifton, Ohio, as well as three other buildings in Clifton. He ran the Mill for 20 years as an authentic, working water-powdered grist mill and country store selling products all over the U.S. After selling the Mill, he built a house for his family and started Bobco Machine and Tool Co. where he designed and made components for the aerospace and medical equipment industries. In his spare time he owned and restored antique cars. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Doug. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen, married 50 years. His two daughters and sons-in-law, April (Tim) Ratliff, Lori (Rusty) Myers, four grandchildren, Jared Ratliff, (April Hime), Hunter Ratliff, Noah Myers and Taylor Myers. Family Terry and Judi Bernard, Matt (Janie) Bernard, Jon (Julie) Bernard. Special thanks to his dear friends Ron Culbertson and Zot for all their help and friendship. Special thanks also to Rodger Dinnen, and Dan Mershon & Associates for their friendship and help. A heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Hospice of Dayton where kindness and caring is ever present. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Patterson Park Church, 3655 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek, OH. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 19, 2016, also at the church. A Christian burial will follow at Clifton-Union Cemetery, Yellow Springs, OH. Donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.