Bobby C. Schraeder

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.