Robert Jerome Heurung (Sparky, Goldbob) age 76 of Yarnell Arizona entered Valhalla on August 24th 2025

Bob was born December 20th, 1948 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the son of Jerome Arnold Heurung and Rita Elizabeth Hoeschen (Heurung,Peterson).

Bob as a child was the alleged black sheep full of spunk and eagerness and a will to overcome. He enlisted in the Navy right after high school, bound for Vietnam. During his service he became a Navy Seabee. Not only did he build and fight but he took photos and memories home to share. 

After returning from Vietnam, he never forgot. He did many things to help his fellow veterans. He volunteered at the VA, driving DAV van, mowing at camp Ripley, and advocating to help other vets get their benefits they deserved. His photos have won awards and he is the author of 2 books about the war. Starting in the 90s he researched and taught himself how to build/maintain multiple webpages and domains.

Ultimately he died from a disease he contracted during his service. Bob made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Some gave all, all gave some.

He was a jack of all trades and had many different careers. From electrician and truck driver, to running an emu farm. Everything he did he tried to do for his kids. He enjoyed time with them fishing, agate hunting, metal detecting and hanging out at the beach. He also enjoyed playing poker and really disliked pocket 2's. Those damn ducks. 5 years ago he decided to go on another adventure and moved to Arizona. A new hobby and a new land. He became Goldbob and prospected/mined his heart out. From the battlefields near China Beach Vietnam to the goldclaims of Arizona he left an lasting imprint. He had lots of hopes, dreams and ideas that couldn't sit still.

Bob is survived by his children; Matt of Albany, MN and Molly of St. Joseph, MN. Grandchildren; Kira, Wyatt, Wesley and Colton. Sisters; Ruth and Marilyn. Brothers; Tony, Lewis, and Neal. Many nieces and nephews that had that unique uncle bob. Also many friends and family he met along his journeys. Dog; Rocco

He was preceded by his parents and his sister Joan and his chihuahua/wanna be cujo dog Odie

In lieu of flowers please smoke a joint or 2 for Bob

Funeral services will be at Camp Ripley at a later date

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