Ontario High School Alumni
Mansfield, Ohio (OH)
In Memory of
Robin Motter Heise
1968-2025
Born Nov 13, 1968, Robin Motter Heise attended Ontario High School in Mansfield, OH.
Class of 2000
Nov 13, 1968 - Aug 19, 2025
Nov 13, 1968 - Aug 19, 2025
passing of Robin Motter Heise on Aug. 19, 2025, at the age of 56. Robin was a devoted wife, loving stepmother, cherished sister and a passionate advocate for education and history, whose legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Born on Nov. 13, 1968, Robin pursued a life of learning and service. She earned undergraduate degrees in cultural anthropology and psychology from The Ohio State University, followed by a master’s in higher education. Her early career included serving as the financial aid director at Antioch College, where she played a vital role during a pivotal time in the institution’s history.
Robin later discovered her true calling in the field of history, earning a second master’s degree in public history. She went on to serve as the director of the Greene County Archives and Records Center for nearly 15 years, where she dedicated herself to preserving the stories and heritage of her community. Her pioneering work in digital record preservation earned her recognition as a global expert in the field, and she was frequently sought out as a consultant by clients around the world after her departure from Greene County.
Robin is survived by her loving husband, Mark Heise; her stepdaughter, Morgan; her brothers, Steve and Rick; her sister, Kim; and a houseful of fur babies. She will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the people and causes she cared about.
A celebration of Robin’s life will be held on Sept. 21, 2025, at Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs — a date that marks her 23rd wedding anniversary with Mark. Specific details will be communicated by the family.
Born on Nov. 13, 1968, Robin pursued a life of learning and service. She earned undergraduate degrees in cultural anthropology and psychology from The Ohio State University, followed by a master’s in higher education. Her early career included serving as the financial aid director at Antioch College, where she played a vital role during a pivotal time in the institution’s history.
Robin later discovered her true calling in the field of history, earning a second master’s degree in public history. She went on to serve as the director of the Greene County Archives and Records Center for nearly 15 years, where she dedicated herself to preserving the stories and heritage of her community. Her pioneering work in digital record preservation earned her recognition as a global expert in the field, and she was frequently sought out as a consultant by clients around the world after her departure from Greene County.
Robin is survived by her loving husband, Mark Heise; her stepdaughter, Morgan; her brothers, Steve and Rick; her sister, Kim; and a houseful of fur babies. She will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the people and causes she cared about.
A celebration of Robin’s life will be held on Sept. 21, 2025, at Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs — a date that marks her 23rd wedding anniversary with Mark. Specific details will be communicated by the family.
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Robin Heise
Owner, Legacy Digital Solutions
1w
This is Mark Heise, Robin’s husband.
I wanted to let her professional colleagues know that she passed away last night.
She was proud to have worked in this field, and her significant contributions to the field as a whole.
Thank you to those who supported her. She was grateful for you all.
I doubt that I will be checking this account going forward.
Robin Heise
Owner, Legacy Digital Solutions
1w
This is Mark Heise, Robin’s husband.
I wanted to let her professional colleagues know that she passed away last night.
She was proud to have worked in this field, and her significant contributions to the field as a whole.
Thank you to those who supported her. She was grateful for you all.
I doubt that I will be checking this account going forward.
Peggy Zehner '71 said:
passing of Robin Motter Heise on Aug. 19, 2025, at the age of 56. Robin was a devoted wife, loving stepmother, cherished sister and a passionate advocate for education and history, whose legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Born on Nov. 13, 1968, Robin pursued a life of learning and service. She earned undergraduate degrees in cultural anthropology and psychology from The Ohio State University, followed by a master’s in higher education. Her early career included serving as the financial aid director at Antioch College, where she played a vital role during a pivotal time in the institution’s history.
Robin later discovered her true calling in the field of history, earning a second master’s degree in public history. She went on to serve as the director of the Greene County Archives and Records Center for nearly 15 years, where she dedicated herself to preserving the stories and heritage of her community. Her pioneering work in digital record preservation earned her recognition as a global expert in the field, and she was frequently sought out as a consultant by clients around the world after her departure from Greene County.
Robin is survived by her loving husband, Mark Heise; her stepdaughter, Morgan; her brothers, Steve and Rick; her sister, Kim; and a houseful of fur babies. She will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the people and causes she cared about.
A celebration of Robin’s life will be held on Sept. 21, 2025, at Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs — a date that marks her 23rd wedding anniversary with Mark. Specific details will be communicated by the family.
Posted June 9th, 2026
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