Robert E. Heyrman, 77, of De Pere, passed away Thursday morning, December 27, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on November 6, 1935 to the late Edward and Josephine (Hazaert) Heyrman. On June 6, 2009 he married the former Stella LaBrosse. Bob was a bricklayer by trade who built many well-known buildings for the community. He donated his time at the Botanical Gardens, helping to construct the arches throughout the property. He also loved to hunt and fish, taking trips with his friends out to Colorado and Canada. His motto was "work hard, play hard". Bob is survived by his wife, Stella; his five sons, David Heyrman, Dale (Patricia) Heyrman, John (Kathy) Heyrman, Russell (Karen), Robert J (Terri) Heyrman; six grandchildren, Nickie, Sean, Robert, Jenilee, Amanda, Danielle; eight great grandchildren. He is further survived by his seven siblings, Evelyn Moore, Clifford (Delores) Heyrman, Betty Vanden Langenberg, Mary Kleuskens, Richard (Joan) Heyrman, Roger (Mary) Heyrman, Margaret (Norm) Champeau; a brother-in-law, Bill Vandeurzen; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Audrey Gerrits, Marcella Vandeurzen; four brother-in-laws, Harvey Moore, Harold Gerrits, Leonard Vanden Langenberg, John Kleuskens. Friends and family are asked to gather at Our Lady of Lourdes Family Parish, corner of Lourdes Avenue and Suburban Drive, De Pere, on Monday December 31, 2012 from 9am until 10:30am when a Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem, officiating. Emtombment will take place at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Heyrman family. The RYAN FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice for their care and compassion, as well as friends and family for all of their support.