Obituary: Robert Schmitz

LEMONT, IL — Robert A. Schmitz, Sr., age 88 of Celina, Clay County, Tennessee died at his residence on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Schmitz, Sr. was born in Lemont, on Nov. 25, 1931 to the late Michael and Mithilda (Gracak) Schmitz, Sr.; Robert was a steel worker for many years. He loved his family very much and was very proud of his grandchildren. His family will miss him very much.

He is survived by his wife: Pearl (Bromberek) Schmitz; 2 Daughters: Pat Wood, Diane Frankhauser and her husband Greg; 2 Sons: Robert “Bobby” Schmitz, Jr. and his wife Laurie, Brian Schmitz and his wife Julie; 7 Granddaughters: Sarah, Katie, Kiri, Tanya, Kalie, Taylor, and Kenna; 2 Grandsons: Kyle and Nick; 1 Brother: Alfred Schmitz; A host of family and friends also survive.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl Schmitz, Michael Schmitz; one niece: Sandra Johnson; one nephew: Mickey Schmitz; one son in-law: Dan Wood; and in-laws: Sam and Louise Bromberek.

The family has chosen cremation. There are no services planned at this time.