Robert W. Schofield
May 07, 1937 - March 20, 2019
Obituary
GREENVILLE, MI/MADISON, WI- Robert W. Schofield, age 81,
passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on May
7, 1937, in Goodman, WI, the son of Harry Schofield and Kathryn Ciszek.
He married his high school sweetheart Marlene Jackson of
Argonne, WI on June 3, 1961. Bob worked as a Train-Master for
CSX and retired after 42 years. Bob enjoyed golf, his family,
church and doing for others.
Bob took great pride in keeping his yard immaculate and loved
his 5 o’clock cocktails.
Robert is survived by his children, Tom (Ann) Schofield, John
(Carrie) Schofield, Julie (Stefan) Swartzmiller and Shelly (Kevin)
Mehring; siblings, Dan Fannin and Kathy Trainor; 12
grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Joy; parents; and
one grandchild, Stefan Schofield.
A private family service will be held at Rockford Cemetery.
Our dad grew up a poor farm boy and he knew what it felt like to
be hungry. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of
Oregon School District at, friendsofosd.com.
23 Red Rose with a character “word” written on each ribbon will
be placed at the cemetery. Your family Loved you!
ALTRUISTIC - Janelle/Granddaughter
COMPASSIONATE - Ann/Daughter-in-law
LOYAL - John/Son
“DAILY, DECISION, DETERMINE, DESTINY” - Tyler, Trevor, Blake and Brady/Grandsons
HERO - Lauren/Granddaughter
GENEROUS - Carrie/Daughter-in-law
CHEERFUL - Masen/Grandson
GIVIING - Christian/Grandson
“GOOD KIDS, GET GOOD REWARDS” - Hannah/Granddaughter
BIG HEARTED (CHOO CHOO BOB) - Maddy/Granddaughter
NOSTROVIA! - Stefan/Son-in-law
FAITH & FAMILY - Julie/Daughter
LOVING - Tom/Son
MAGNANIMOUS - Kevin/Son-in-law
GENUINE - Shelly/Daughter
AFFECTIONATE - Sophie/Granddaughter
A ROCK - Kathy/Bob’s Sister
SOFTIE - Dan/Bob’s Brother
AUTHENTIC - Ben/Grandson-in-law
DEVOTED - Sarah/Granddaughter
Fletcher
Maggie
Conner
Clara
Amen!
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Bob showed up late at the grill at Sun Rise Bay....seeing that the beer was about to run out he commented....I’ll be right back. He brought Tom, Chris and I a Corona. Then seeing we did not have enough room on the plates for all the cooked food he said....I’ll be right back. He brought back a cookie tray to fit all the burgers, dogs and other cooked things on. I said to Tom, dude you said your das was an SOB growing up....he’s super nice and accommodating. To which Tom replied....that’s not the man that raised me. Jan and I love Bob. What a gentle kind man who alway got emotional during good byes so I am now too. He always hugged me and kissed Jan. An old school gentleman and we would have him no other way. He wanted us to be part of the trip and found us a neighbor to rent from. He included us, as you all have, as family. I’d call that mentoring and the kind of roll model we all need to grow up to be. God rest your soul Bob....you and Marlene are back together.