Born: November 27, 1942 - Deceased: June 29, 2022
Robert “Bob” Schobert, 79, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, November 27, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Bob was the co-owner of Bi-County Glass in Belleville, IL. Bi-County Bob, as many knew him, was one of a kind, he loved his family more than anything. In his early 30’s you might have seen him at the track on his Motorcycle, he was a member of Belleville Enduro Team. Bob enjoyed many years of league bowling at various local Alleys. In his early 40’s you would find him at Top Hat Tavern shooting pool in the pool league, if not there he would be out cuttin a rug at Bobby’s. An entrepreneur that started Bi-County Glass back in the 80’s with a friend/coworker, he built a business there until his retirement. He was a self-made man that could fix anything!
He was preceded in death by his:
- Daughter, Sandra Schobert
- Parents, Lawrence “Butch” and Zerita, nee Geolat, Schobert
- Sister, Patty Jansen
- Brother, Donald Ramirez
- Brother-in-law, Joseph Grefenkamp
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Merideth “Merry” Thierry of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Bobby (Lori Ozee) Stirrup of Belleville, IL
- Mike (Laurie) Schobert of Belleville, IL
- Christy (Tony) Licavoli of Arnold, MO
- Sisters:
- Janice Grefenkamp of Fenton, MO
- Judy (Jim) Halwachs of Collinsville, IL
- Brother-in-law, Roger Jansen of Lebanon, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Jenna Kay Schobert
- Anthony (Hannah Kaiser) Lanzante
- Matthew Lanzante
- Austin Schobert
- Great grandchildren:
- Bane Hoernis
- Aspen Lanzante
- Many dear nieces, nephews and cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 – 12:40 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Cemetery: A Funeral procession will leave at 12:40 pm, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 1:00 pm Graveside Service at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
14 Comments
Merry & family: I was so shocked to hear of Bob’s passing. What a wonderful man he was! He was so friendly and kind. I will be out of town, so I will miss his service, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Schobert Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May Bob’s memory always be a blessing to you.
Dear Merry, Mike, Laurie, Jenna, Austin, & Bane,
Bob is a WONDERFUL man, who’s soul went straight to Heaven. May he be at peace. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy & love,
Stephanie Berry
Thanks Brian, I appreciate you and my work family.
Sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Thanks Kent, I appreciate your kind words and support.
The world has lost a good man. Sending you all our love and prayers. xoxo
Thanks Tina and Jim. Love you
RIP Bob 🙏🙏🙏
Merry, I was shocked to hear about Bob, he was just here last week! You have my deepest sympathy, I’m going to miss him as everyone will.
See you on the other side Bob.. Sorry for the families loss.
Thanks Al, you were a good and longtime friend of Dads
Mike and Christy, so sorry to on the passing of you Dad. I have memories of the house and pool in our neighborhood growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family as you navigate the days ahead.
Tina Williams (Riechoff)
Thanks Tina, we definitely have some great memories from our neighborhood. We grew up in a great time.