Sanford (Sandy) Ivan Heisler, a long-time peninsula resident of Foster City passed away on March 8, 2026. A generous, devoted, loving husband, father, and “Papa” grandfather and great grandfather. A modern renaissance man of many talents, an engineer, project manager, business executive, consultant, arbitrator, author, naval officer, amateur artist, teacher, and avid skier. Bright, articulate, caring, friendly, and always willing to help either family or friend. A man of intellect, quality, compassion and high personal standards. Family and friends will miss his thirst for knowledge, curiosity, his marvelous sense of humor, and how he has touched our lives.
Adoring husband of Lois Heisler, Loving Father of Barry (Cyd), Jim (Wyn) and Cheryl Heisler. Loving Stepfather of Dr. Mark (Suzanne), Paul (Cheryl) and Joel (Debbie Ann) Nadler. Homework helper and proud “Papa” to Jason Heisler (Lisa Okada), Rachael (John Quinton), Aaron (Danielle), Jennifer (John Read), Joshua (Gouna), Brett, (Shelly), Zachary (Rachelle), Stephanie (Brent McNamee), and Emily Nadler. Papa to twenty-two wonderful Great Grandchildren. Brother-in-law to the late Marcia Sholkin of Florida. Cousin to the Fisher families of San Diego and Diamond Bar California.
A graduate of Lick Wilmerding High School and the University of California at Berkeley, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Employed by General Motors Corporation and later with Bechtel Group of Companies for 37 years in the heavy construction industry. Following retirement, he spent over 20 years as an arbitrator, Dispute Review Boards Chair and member, and performed extensive Forensic Consulting in the engineering and construction fields. Former President of Temple Judea; founding president of the U.C. Berkeley NROTC Alumni Association. A Professional Engineer licensed in several states, active in the American Arbitration Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Nuclear Society and board member of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Council as well as numerous other organizations. Though he didn’t often speak of it, Sandy was also a long-time member of Mensa.
A memorial service will be held at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94401 on April 9, 2026 at 12 p.m. Private interment at Salem Memorial Park, Colma.
Donations to a charity of your choice:
Peninsula Temple Beth El or the Hebrew Free Loan Association, Sanford and Lois Heisler Testimonial Student Loan Fund, Suite 520, 131 Steuart St., SF, 94l05
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