Robert R. `Bob` Schewe Obituary (1946 - 2011)

Robert “Bob” R. Schewe, 64, South Beloit, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:09 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2011. Born June 4, 1946 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. and Eunice M. (Flagg) Schewe. Married the former Fran M. Jones in Beloit, Wisconsin on April 15, 1989. He was employed as a tool designer by Woodward for over 26 years. Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army. Member of Central Christian Church, Beloit Field Archers and Rockford East Pigeon Club. Graduated from Hononegah High School. Survivors include wife, Fran Schewe, South Beloit, Illinois; son Tom Schewe, Rockton, Illinois; daughters Dawn (Brian) Thomas, Loves Park, Illinois and Rebecca Nalan, Pontiac, Illinois; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild; brothers Roger (Jana) Anderson, Jr. Berone, Texas and Dennis (Willa) Anderson, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister Launa Whitton, Dunnellon, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step father Roger Anderson and sister Eunice Grace. Memorial ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2011 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd with Pastor Ron Anderson, pastor of Peoples Church, Beloit, Wisconsin officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West Street, Rockton, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 18.