98, passed away January 27, 2017 in Peoria, AZ. Robert was a WWII veteran, an aircraft mechanic, farmer and started his own business selling gas & oil. He moved to AZ in 1967 and worked for The City of Scottsdale Water Department. He loved to travel, swing dance, enjoyed following the stock market and watching Lawrence Welk. Robert was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Shirley in 2007. He is survived by 4 children, Pam Howell, Dennis Scheer, and Mary Beth Cline, and 9 grandchildren.