Robert (Bobby) J. Schanck of Marietta, GA went to be with Our Lord September 10, 2018 after bravely battling cancer. He was born August 10, 1950 in Miami, FL where he resided until moving to Marietta with his wife and daughter in 1985. Bobby worked for the Seaboard Railroad and MetroRail in Miami and subsequently retired from his career with MARTA in Atlanta, GA.
As a child he lived with his family in Coral Gables, FL. He attended Coral Gables High School and Miami-Dade Community College before enlisting in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Just prior to the end of his tour of duty, through his best friend and current brother-in-law (Bruce), he met and married the love of his life, Hildegard (Polly) Cooper. The “apple of his eye” was their beautiful daughter Katie. Bobby had a very special love for Family and Country.
He was a devout Christian of the Catholic faith. His love for sports, especially his beloved Miami Dolphins, was only surpassed by his love for his family and the Lord.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 45 years, Hildegard (Polly) Schanck and his daughter, Katharine (Katie) Schanck. Polly and Katie have been by his side unwaveringly through his illness.
He is also survived by his sister, Margie Dunn of Coral Gables, FL; his brother, David Schanck of Miami, FL; his brother Jack Wall of Chicago, IL; his sister Carol Grandy of Miami, FL; his sister and brother-in-law, Bruce and Vickie Milne of Marietta, GA; his sister and brother-in-law, Charles and Stephanie Posey of Marietta, GA; his brother-in-law, Christopher Cooper of Benicia, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews who all loved him very much.
His life was a true testament to love of family and honor to his country. The graveside funeral service will be at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 11:30am. Military Honors will be presented
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