Robert F. Schoof, 92, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home with loving family at his side on Feb. 23, 2020.
Robert was born in Milwaukee March 30, 1927, to Robert R. and Pauline Perillon Schoof. He spent his early life in Milwaukee where he had graduated Rufus King High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1950 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and master’s degree in engineering in 1957.
Robert was a Registered Professional Engineer for the State of Wisconsin from 1958 to 1996 at retirement and a registered Certified Safety Professional from 1970 to 1996 at retirement. He was an instructor of engineering at West Allis Vocational School from 1958 to 1967. He worked in the Safety Engineering Capacity from 1957 to 1969 at Allis Chalmers and A.O. Smith. He was a professional Safety Engineer and director of Safety and Security for Joseph Schlitz Brewery from 1969 to 1982. He was the President of Washington Caldwell School Board from 1972 to 1995.
He married Clara Anna Polivka, who preceded him in death, in November 1952. The couple raised four children. Robert was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Big Bend and enjoyed hunting, fishing at his cottage in Door County, and spending time with his loving family.
He is survived by four children, Fred (Suzanne), Linda (Tom) Konitzer Jr., Richard “Dick” (Michelle) and Roger (Kathy) Schoof; grandchildren, Nichole, William, Tanya, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Joshua, Jon, Tiffany, Brianna and Kadie; 22 great grandchildren; one sister, Marion Bezold, along with brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clara, brother Walter, and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, at Christ Lutheran Church, S89W22970 Maple Ave., Big Bend, from 4 to 6 p.m. and again on Friday, Feb. 28, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in church with services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial at Caldwell Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church or Door County Land Trust or a charity of choice.
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