Robert (Bob) Francis Hearley, 89, Two Rivers, passed away on October 30, 2026. Bob was born on January 14, 1937, in Two Rivers WI, to the late Helen (Marek) and Francis Hearley. At age 12 he moved with his family to Tomahawk, WI to help run the Silver Birch Resort. In 1958 he married the former RuthAnn Stroming Jones at St. Pauls Lutheran church. He returned to Two Rivers in 1966 and was employed at Schwartz Mfg. for 34 years. Bob had a great love for gardening and always had a beautiful yard. His winters were spent building dollhouses for his granddaughters and then other family members and friends. Later in life he became involved with the “Washington House” and enjoyed being a docent there. He enjoyed a good fish fry, working on puzzles, a lively game of cards, especially Horse Race. But his greatest pride and joy were his children and the family he loved so dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, RuthAnn; 5 children, Richard (Amy) Hearley, Rhonda Allie, Robin (Terry) Bucko, Rodney Hearley, Randy (Jill) Hearley; daughter-in-law Robin Hearley; 11 grandchildren; Col. Christopher (Jennifer) Diedrich, Crystal (Eric) Brown, Chad (Jurgita) Allie, Kyle (Kellie) Allie, Ryan (Trisha) Allie, Jennifer (Craig) Nemetz, Samantha (Taylor Vanden Bush) Hearley, Bailey (Tyler) Vandenlandenberg, Shelby (Zach) Edlebeck, Alex and Adam Hearley; 2 step-grandchildren, Brandon and Brad Wegner; 24 great-grandchildren , Gabi, Harrison, Lilly, Karlee and Ryker Diedrich, Gentry and Callaway Brown, Maren, Reese and Brady Vandenlangenberg, Joelle and Lucy Edlebeck, Brynn, Hattie and Tucker Nemetz, Tesa, Ari, Emmy, Makenzie, Willow, Violet and Hailee Allie, 2 step-great grand-children , Zander and Oliver; brother Jerry (Vonnie) Hearley, half-brothers Francis (Barb), Hank and Dick; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Toddy (Dave) Hibbard, Buz (Karen) Stroming, Barb (Dave) Stroming Patefield, Justin Stroming; also survived by his aunt Marion Hearley, as well as by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Helen Hearley; son-in-law, Kenny; and brother-in-law, Roger.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 9-11 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, WI. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor David Hintz and Pastor William Kilps officiating. With burial to follow at Holy Cross cemetery in Two Rivers. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolence messages may be shared at DejaMartin.com.

The family extends a special thank you to Tami at CarePatrol, Lorraine and Roxanne at Living While Aging, and Kayla and Pam at Aurora Hospice.