Background
Heitner, Robert Richard was born on February 1, 1920 in St. Louis. Son of Henry John and Anna (Waltke) Heitner.
Heitner, Robert Richard was born on February 1, 1920 in St. Louis. Son of Henry John and Anna (Waltke) Heitner.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1941; Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1949.
Assistant professor German, Washington University, 1949-1955; German faculty, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955-1964; department chairman, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961-1964; professor German, University Texas, 1964-1966; professor German, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, 1966-1984; professor emeritus, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, since 1984; department chairman, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, 1966-1976.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association, Lessing Society (vice president 1974-1976, president 1977-1978), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Pauline M. Spitz, December 26, 1949 (deceased February 1992). Children— David H., Laura (Mistress D.F. Greeley).