Obituary of Robert R. Heidemann

Robert Fredrick Heidemann passed away March 8th 2017 with his family by his side, just over 7 months after losing his beloved wife, Aileen. Robert was born on July8, 1924 in Orange County, California to Fred and Pauline Heidemann. Robert was the youngest child of six; brothers, Gerald, Lauren, Aaron, and sisters, Vera and Marcene. The family moved to Idaho in 1926. He attended school in Kimberly. In 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Aileen Alldritt. Robert felt strongly about serving his country. Later in 1944 he enlisted in the Army and served in Japan. After his discharge he returned home to Twin Falls and worked at Hoosier Furniture. While working there as a salesman his boss decided to send him to school to learn about carpet installation. He was one of the first professionally trained installers in the Magic Valley. Installing carpet became his career for the remainder of his working years. Robert and Aileen had three children, Ben, Gary, and Pauline. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, sons Ben and Gary, and wife Aileen. He is survived by his daughter, Pauline Beams, son-in-law Mark Beams, and daughters-in-law, Joey Heidemann Payne and Connie Heidemann. Also surviving Robert are nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Viewing for Robert will be held on Friday, March 9th from 6-8Pm at Rosenau Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, March 10th at Amazing Grace Fellowship, Twin Falls with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com