Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the age of 88. After several
months of declining health, Bobby passed peacefully with his
beloved wife Bettie and Jesus by his side.
If you asked a hundred people who Bobby was, they’d all give you
a different answer. A loyal friend, mentor, fisherman, godly man,
family man, hard worker, gentle soul, a veteran who loved his
country.
What he was, was a man who loved the Lord, loved his church,
loved his kids and grandkids.
Bobby took great pride in his yard and loved having the best yard
on the block. He enjoyed camping with his family especially if it
involved Crappie fishing on Lake Belton.
Bobby was born in Perry, Texas on October 10, 1932, to Essie
and Charlie Schraeder. The oldest of seven children, Bobby didn’t
have the opportunity for much formal education. He helped out on
his family’s farm starting at an early age. At the age of 21 he was
drafted into the Army and considered it a vacation because he got
3 square meals and had a bed to sleep in. He was stationed in
Korea from 1953 -1954. When he returned home, Bobby owned
and operated a Sinclair Service Station in Reisel, Texas. After he
married his wife Bettie, he went to work for Rainbow Bread
company delivering bread to local grocery stores. In 1965, Bobby
began working for Frito-Lay which began a 30 year career. Most
of his time with Frito-lay was spent at the commissary at Ft Hood
in Killeen, TX where he kept the shelves filled. Throughout the
years Bobby was top salesman of the year, locally and nationally
and was awarded #1 salesman of the year at Ft Hood on more
than one occasion.
He met Bettie Johnston at a dance in Waco. They married on May
21, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran in Riesel and were still dancing until
his health declined. Bobby was baptized, confirmed and married
at his home church.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy
Schraeder and his brother John Schraeder. He is survived by his
wife Bettie; children Sharon Rovetto, Randy Schraeder and Cory
Schraeder and wife Monica; grandchildren Matthew Mims, Briggs
Schraeder, Abigail Schraeder, Millie Rovetto; and greatgrandchildren
Christian Mims, Jack Mims, Ryan Mims and Iris
Faye Schraeder
A visitation for Bobby is planned for Wednesday, February 3,
2021 - 10AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Funeral to follow at
11AM. All are invited to attend.
People wishing to honor Bobby’s lifelong commitment to family,
faith and community can make donations to Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Temple. Please send all donations to 2109 W Avenue
H, Temple, TX 76504 or any charity of your choice.
Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of the arrangements.
Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery.
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