Robert "Bob" Schmeltzer, of Bremen, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022. Bob was born August 25, 1936; He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen (Clark) Schmeltzer, as well as his parents, Bernard "Bill" and Cecilia Schmeltzer, his brothers, Earl and David Schmeltzer, a sister Diane Schmeltzer, a son Robert Schmeltzer and daughter, Mary Mitchel. Surviving are his daughters, Shelia (Michael) Cluse, Donna (Jerry) Robinette and Theresa (Steve) Morris, a son, Scott (Melissa) Schmeltzer, and 15 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and one great- great grandson, as well as five sisters, Shirley (Bill) Harwood, Mary (Pat) Green, Kathleen (Jack) Shonk, Hilda Wagner and Fran (Dave) Woofter and many nieces and nephews.
Bob served in the Army. He was employed at Superior Glass Fibers for 47 years, where he retired 21 years ago. He loved his family and enjoyed farming, wood-working and airplanes. In his younger days he loved coon-hunting and passed that passion on to the younger generation. Bob was a Christian all his life and attended the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bremen with his family. He lived a simple life and will be missed by many.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen with Bob's grandson, Issac Schmeltzer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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