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Robert "Bob" Heppler

April 16, 1941 — September 24, 2022

Fort Lauderdale

Robert "Bob" Heppler

Dr. J. Robert “Bob” Heppler, age 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on September 24, 2022. Dr. Heppler was raised in Havertown, PA by his parents, the late Joseph R. and Anne “Nancy” Heppler (nee Rodgers).

Dr. Heppler graduated from Saint Joseph’s Prep before studying at Saint Joseph University where he received his B.S. in English Literature and Philosophy followed by dual Masters in Liberal Arts and Education. He received his Ph.D. in Communications from Penn State University. Dr. Heppler was a Senior Professor of Communications at Broward College.

He is survived by brother-in-law, Harry L. Kelleher and his children and grandchildren. Also survived by many cousins and friends. Predeceased by his sister, Anne Marie Heppler Kelleher.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:30-11:00 AM Friday, October 7, 2022 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org, would be appreciated.

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Visitation

Friday, October 7, 2022

10:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

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Funeral Service

Friday, October 7, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

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Interment

Friday, October 7, 2022

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