September 1, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 152 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 REMEMBERING ROBERT EUGENE HELTZEL, JR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert 
Eugene Heltzel, Jr., of Pepper Pike, Ohio, who passed away on August 
17, 2020, at the age of 73.
  Bob was born on January 22, 1947, in Warren, Ohio. He was the second 
eldest of seven children and attended St. Stephen's Elementary School 
in Niles, Ohio. Bob ``Robbo'' was a 1965 graduate of Gilmour Academy in 
Gates Mills, OH. The friendships he made there remained a source of 
strength and joy for him his entire life.
  In 1972, Bob married Heidi, the love of his life. They settled in 
Warren, OH, where they raised their five daughters. Bob was an active 
member of his community, generous benefactor, and tireless 
entrepreneur.
  Bob founded Kenilworth Steel Company in 1981 where he served as CEO 
and President until his retirement in 2006 and remained a consultant 
until 2009. He dedicated almost 30 years of his life to establishing a 
thriving business driven by his desire to serve his family and the 
families of his employees.
  A lifelong lover of the game of golf, Bob dedicated several years to 
coaching not only family members, but the men's golf team at John F. 
Kennedy high school in Warren, Ohio. Bob led the team to the State 
Tournament and became State Champions in 2001-2002. He was inducted 
into the Coaches Hall of Fame for his role as coach in 2014. Bob passed 
on his passion for golf to his five daughters and enjoyed endless 
spirited rounds with his sons-in-law, grandchildren, and dear friends.
  Bob was the loving husband of Heidi Heltzel (nee Browning) and 
devoted father of Jennifer Farrior (Julian) of Boulder, CO, Katie 
Ricotti (fiance Rocco DiPuccio) of University Heights, OH, Maggie 
Schumacher (Brett) of University Heights, OH, Robin Heltzel of 
Pittsburgh, PA, and Erin Moore (Tim) of Cleveland, OH. He was the proud 
grandfather of Robert and Leo Ricotti, Marley and James Farrior, Izzy 
and Andy Schumacher, and Elizabeth and Charlie Moore. He is preceded in 
death by his parents, Robert Eugene Heltzel, Sr. and Mary Jane Heltzel 
(nee Hazzard), and brothers Paul and Mark Heltzel.
  Mr. Heltzel was the recipient of many honors throughout his life, but 
I have no doubt his greatest was being the husband to Heidi and the 
father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. My deepest 
sympathies go out to Bob's family and to all whose lives he touched.

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