Robert worked most his life as a Project Manager in the building industry and in 2016 found out he had Kidney cancer.As of this time it is not sure the exact cause of death at 43 years of age.Robert had the distinction of being the youngest and first Mason in Nebraska at the age of 18 consequently causing Nebraska to change their requiremtent so the age to be changed from 21 to 18.He also had the distinction of being the youngest ever to be a Shriner in Nebraska at the age of 18.
He loved the Shrine and the members of it.He became and excellent motorcycle rider and his riding group was a very competitive force to be dealt with winning most of the competitions they were in.He helped his father build the membership in the Shrine and worked as an appointed officer for the Shrine and also an elected officer of his unit.He built an excellent accounting program for the circus which has never been beat for making more money for the Tangier Shrine.
Robert is survived by his very loving Parents Nina and Best Friend Randy Heckert and extraordinary brother Ryan Heckert and Fiance Lindsay White.Aunt Dianne Heckert Johnson and Husband Ed and Aunt Joan Heckert Jensen and Husband Joe, and many great cousins.
At this time no plans for services have been made.
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