Robert graduated from Smith Cotton High School, Sedelia, Missouri. After graduation he entered the Air Force where he served 4 years during the Korean War. He was stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada where he drove fueling trucks. After his discharge he met and married Shirley Richarson, there were married 66 years. He was a Commercial Truck Driver for over 30 years before he retired. He loved to tinker with small engines and cars, he also enjoyed woodworking, putting together model cars and planes, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughters Debhra (Debby) Catalano, Cathryn (Cathy) Brock, Grandchildren, Tracy Wright (Patrick, spouse), Scott Stitt, Leslie Schirmer, Greg Stitt (Kelly, Spouse), Steven Stitt (Sara Beck, partner), Michael Schirmer (Jessie, spouse), Bobby Crews and Cody Crews, Kayla Jo Brock-Evelhoch. Great Grandchildren, Jacob Wright, Justin Wright, Edward Ramsey III, Kyleigh Stitt, Addy Schirmer, Marli Schirmer, Makenzie Schirmer, Jameson Stitt and Harper Crews, Janell Caswell, Tyler Caswell, Jax Larios, Quinn Evelhoch, along with numerous friends of the grandchildren that called him Grandpa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Arthur and Alice Edna Scammahorn. Siblings, Leo, James, Marvin Eugene, Viola Marie (Clark), Beatrice (Mullins) and Charles. Great Grandchild, Lainey Schirmer.
Robert did not want a formal service, to honor his wishes the family will have a celebration of life at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in his honor, if you wish.
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