Robert Hein

Services for former Marion resident Robert Hugh Hein, 78, of Topeka, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37000 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. He died Saturday.

Born in Hillsboro, he spent much of his childhood in Marion and served in the Army Reserve during the Korean War.

After his military service, he met and married Sue. They were married for 54 years. He retired from Boeing in 1995 after 42 years.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Scot of Vancouver, and a daughter, Melinda Fish of Lawrence; and three grandchildren.

Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Marion Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family has suggested donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 780294, Wichita KS 67278-0294, or to the Bob Hein Marion Park Fund for a special memorial planned for Central Park, c/o Core First Bank and Trust, 3035 S. Topeka Blvd., Topeka KS 66611.