Robert Eugene Schott

Robert Eugene Schott, 85, of Tipton, entered eternal rest on September 16, 2015 at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:30 am, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 3:00 pm, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa. Burial will be held at Woodbridge Cemetery in Tipton, Iowa. Memorials, in honor of Robert, shall be directed to, Iowa Right to Life. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Robert was born August 16, 1930 in Thorpe, Wisconsin, son of Arthur and Rena (Carpenter) Schott. He attended Lisbon school prior to his joining the U.S. Army and proudly serving his country. Robert was united in marriage to Margery Ann (Arnold) Schott, and was a farmer for many years to follow. Later on in his life, Robert moved to Key Colony Beach, Florida, and pursued his passion for boating, fishing, being a mechanic. He also served as President of the Moose Lodge #1058 and spent time volunteering for Fisherman's Hospital in Key West, Florida. Robert returned to Iowa in 2013. Robert is survived by his, daughters, Karen Harmon of Tipton; Melanie (Barry) Langley of Wilton; Mary Sue Schott of Pittsburgh, PA.; sons, John (Kathy) Schott, Tipton; Ronald (Becky) Schott, Tipton; Kenneth (Laura) Schott, Tipton; Thomas (Lori) Schott, Tipton; 16 grandchildren, 13 (and one on the way), great grand-children and 2, step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rena Schott; former wife, Margery; brothers, Harry, Art, Howard and Frank Schott and sister, Grace Herbert. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty, Iowa, for the care and support shown to Robert for the duration of his stay.