Robert Hein Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Hein (Dunlap, Iowa), who passed away on December 10, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Hein to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph William and Dorothy Lorraine Hein (Pryor); his daughter Robin; his sister Marlene Thompson; and his nephew Charles "Chuck" Hutchins.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth of Avoca; his daughters, Melissa Whitney of Lincoln, Nebraska. and Dr. Karen K. Hein of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.; his granddaughters, Jessica Humphrey (Collin) of Lincoln and Hope Whitney of Lincoln; his siblings, Joanne Siglin (Jim) of Stark City, Missouri., Kenneth Hein of Dunlap and Myrlen Hein (Susan) of Dunlap; and his son Vince Ploen (Tamera) of Harlan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Fouts Funeral Home- Dunlap (500 Court St, Dunlap, IA 51529). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials to honor Bob are preferred to the Nishna Valley Model Railroad Society (NVMRRS) in Harlan or to family for designation later.
