Robert M. Schrempf

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Robert M. Schrempf, 67, of Crystal Lake, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at his home.
He was born Dec. 16, 1944, in Chicago, to Adam and Ruth (Mac-Kenzie) Schrempf. On June 26, 1971, he married Corinne Peters.
He worked for 33 years for the Chicago Public Schools. He spent most of his career at Von Steuben High School and taught and mentored thousands of students. He coached Scholastic Bowl for 12 years and the academic decathlon for six years, bringing the IHSA regional championship to Von Steuben in 2005. This was the first time this was accomplished in a CPS high school.
He also was an avid White Sox fan since the 1950s.
He is survived by his wife, Corinne; his children, Eugene (Sarah), David (Kelly), Yvonne (David) Piarowski, Robert and Joanne (Jim) Rich; his grandchildren, Alex, Kara and Anya; his brother, Adam Schrempf; and his sister, Margaret Schrempf.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.

Published in the Northwest Herald from February 16 to February 17, 2012

Robert M. Schrempf
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Arrangements under the direction of:
Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home
500 West Terra Cotta Ave | Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | (815) 459-1760

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"I just recently heard of his passing. Mr. Schrempf was a FANTASTIC teacher. He went beyond what most teachers would go. He saw the best in me, a part I could not see back then! I will always remember that he helped me get where I am today! My..."
- Lan Tran (Chicago, IL)
"Mr. Schrempf was my teacher, thank you for being one of the best teachers I have ever had! My sincere condolences..."
"I had the honor of coaching against Coach Schrempf at the beginning of my coaching career. He was always invested in his team and players, and was a huge supporter of Scholastic Bowl. His annual tournament at Von Steuben always attracted the best..."
- Thomas Egan (Park Ridge, IL)
" May God's blessings be with your family to carry you through this difficult time. I was very saddened to hear about Bob's passing. He was a lover of history who shared that passion with his colleagues and students. He taught me the ins and outs..."
- Peggy Hall-Heineman (Chicago, IL)
"Mr. Schrempf was the one person who encouraged me to step from behind the shadows of my sister and be myself. He believed in me and pushed me to reach for the stars. Thank you, Mr. Schrempf! You were the best teacher and will truly be missed."
- Jo Anne Sapitula (Chicago, IL)