Robert Dwight Hirsche 74 of Sheridan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2026 following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Lethbridge Albert Canada on September 19, 1951 to Leo and Dorothy (Crewe) Hirsche. His family moved to the US when he was six years old. He grew up in California and graduated from Fall River High School in 1969.

Bob began working at sawmills in 1970 and chose the profession of sawfiler. This led him to move to Aberdeen WA where he met his future partner in life. He married Laura (Brooks) on August 8, 1982 and began a 44 year journey of love and adventure. They moved to Sheridan in 1984 where Bob worked at Wyoming Sawmills until it closed in 2008. Not one to sit idle, Bob took up a new career as a groundskeeper for the Sheridan Country Club. He thought of this as his dream job as he was outside with a view of the mountains as he worked. Also, in this time he became a US citizen, which he was immensely proud of. When the Country Club closed, he went to work for SCSD2 as a groundskeeper before transitioning to custodian. He landed at Highland Park Elementary until his retirement in 2019.

Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved doing all things familywhether it be taking road trips, walks, bike riding or doing things at home. He was an avid hiker and gardener. After retirement he discovered his love of creating street art. It was amazing the imagination he had in using recycled materials to make such unique pieces. He also had a lifetime passion for music. It made for some grand adventures for him and Laura to see the country.

He is survived by his wife Laura, daughter Kristy Kola, granddaughters Alexis (David) Anderson, Jordyn Scheckla, great-grandkids Jackson and David Walker, Kevin Scheckla and Lochlyn Neel all of Sheridan. A sister Shirly (Ron) Plumhof of Burney CA, a brother Curt (Dana) Hirsche of Caldwell ID and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please join us to celebrate Bob on what would have been his 75 th birthday, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 725 E 7 th St starting at 1:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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