Robert J. Hetzel

Robert J. Hetzel was born August 15, 1929 to Stanley and Anna (Yanchik) Hetzel. Robert's Uncle Joseph L. Hetzel was his God Father, guardian angel and acting father for many years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan L. and second wife Carol P. Robert joined the US Air Force in December of 1950, serving four years. He has one daughter Roberta Zuchowsky, two granddaughters, one grandson and two great granddaughters. Friends in Mantua and Aurora knew him as Bobbo from the Beer and Wine Supply Shop in Mantua Corners. He was member of the Aurora VFW Post 2629, where he served in many duties along with being Sr. Vice Commander and Trustee for many years. He loved slot car racing, go cart racing and also racing at Cloverleaf Raceway. Calling hours will be from 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Streetsboro Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Mantua ( PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH ). Burial with military honors will follow at Aurora City Cemetery.