Robert W. Schroer
8/14/1933 – 4/14/2019
He was born August 14, 1933, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Ella (Wellman) Schroer.
He married Mary Buddemeyer on September 15, 1956; she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his sons: Paul Schroer of New Knoxville; Kevin Schroer of Seattle. He is survived by a grandson, Ryan (Amanda) Schroer of Saint Marys; by three great-grandchildren: Tyler Schroer; Taylor Schroer; Wyatt Schroer.
He is survived by a sister, Joanne Valentine, of Montezuma; sister-in-law, Becky (Larry) Longworth of New Knoxville; brother-in-law, John Buddemeyer of Salisbury, North Carolina; by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother-in-law, Dave Valentine.
Robert was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. He served in the US Army as a specialist first class radio operator in Baumholder, Germany.
He retired from Stamco in New Bremen, where he worked as an electrician, and foreman.
Robert enjoyed making baskets, carving wood and riding his bike. He was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville, where he had served as an elder, deacon, and Sunday School Superintendent.
He was a member of American Legion Post 444, New Knoxville.