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Robert Joseph Schmuckal
Robert Joseph Schmuckal
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Robert Schmuckal Obituary
Bob graduated from Hannah St. Mary High School. Right after graduation, he went to work for D & L Contracting in Traverse City. He worked his way up to vice president of that company.
In 1983, Bob stared his own business, Schmuckal Concrete. He was his only employee for a few years. With an old pickup truck and a few concrete forms, he began what was a very successful concrete business for the next 26 years. The company grew rapidly and his brother Ken became his partner, employing up to 20 seasonal employees. Bob took a lot of pride in his work and became well-known throughout northern Michigan.
Bob was a proud member of the American Military League, VFW Men's Auxiliary, and a very dedicated member and volunteer of the Interlochen Eagles for many years.
Surviving are his wife, Monica, and their children and grandchildren; his stepfather, Jacob Kolarik; his brothers, Thomas (Denise) Schmuckal and Kenneth Schmuckal; his sons, Doug and Tim Rice; and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout the United States. Bob will be sorely missed by the many friends and businessmen he met during his life.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, with visitation one hour prior at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be directed to the family of Robert Schmuckal.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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PAULA COLVIN
October 27, 2008
Ken and Tom, I loved your brother with all my heart,, I miss him . I miss him coming around my camper playing oldie's but goodies,, on his golf cart,, but NOT before 10 am... I miss our keeping 1 up of each other getting our golf carts better then the other,, " he won"., "but mine was faster," he just had more toys on his.. Not the same in the camp gounds.. I miss you Bob and have always loved you.. To you and I it was "BACK IN "OUR" DAY.. I'll see you again.... Love You Paula
Terry Ely
October 13, 2008
Dear Ken, Thom & Denise,
So sorry to hear about Bob, He will be missed by all of us. I use to sell him fire hydrants & valves way back in his D&L days when I was at Michigan Hydrant & Valve. My thoughts are with you all.
Carrol Burgess
October 7, 2008
So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
We loved you very much.
Carrol & Bill Burgess
Alicia and Drew Smith Fyan
October 7, 2008
Dad and Papa
It is so hard to belive you are gone It has almost been 2 weeks. It seems like forever. Drew tells me he can see papa when he gets old. I tell him yes you can. I thank you for everything you were the best. We have been through a lot good and bad. I thank god everyday for all the memories i have. Now my job is to help everyone get through this specially mom. Because I know you always told me that you want it to be a party when you leave so Dad I am tryin my best I love you so much and look forward to meeting you agian. Love your Daughter and Grandson
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Alicia Smith
October 7, 2008
Dad and Papa
I can finally bring myself to write in here. It has almost been two weeks it seems like forever. Drew and I miss you lots. Your grandson says he can see his papa when he gets old. I tell him he can. I want to thank you for everything. You can never be replaced. You were the best DAD I could ever ask for. I have so many memorys and I thank god everyday for them. Now my job is to continue to help everyone through this specialy mom. I know I will see you agian. We love you and think about you everyday.
Love your Daughter and Grandson
Jodie Brady
October 4, 2008
We are so sorry about your loss and ours. Bob was a funny man and will be missed a lot. We are also sorry we did not make it yesturday but we heard the turn out was unbealivable. The story that I love to tell about Bob is when we took our kids to the Buckley Bar for the famous dinners, years ago, the Reilly or McKenzie had just lost their first tooth and said look Mr. Bob I lost my tooth, Bob then pulled out all of his teeth and said he did too. The look on the kids face was to funny, and Jamey and I just didn't know what to do, we all laughed. I will miss my friend and still can't beleave I will never see him again, my heart hurts. God Bless you all and if anyone needs anything please feel free to contact us.
Jamey and Jodie Brady
Lydia Annis
October 3, 2008
Gone to Soon. It was a pleasure knowing Bob. Will miss his jokes and his smile. Memories are forever.
Pat and Linda Belanger
October 3, 2008
So long Bob. It was a pleasure to know you. We go back to around 1978 and while our associations were few threwout the years those memories were always fond. Has it been ten years since you brought me on your stage in Buckley to sing karokee on a fun New Years Eve? Your choice of song was "My Way" perhaps Paul Anka, the noted song writer was thinking of you too when he penned it for Frank Sinatra. You sang it well, my friend. We had a great evening then , enjoying it with Bruce and Renee, and George and Mary Ann Vasbinder of California. You left your personal stamp through your work as well as your personality. It was truly, "Your Way" that we loved. You will be missed by us all.
Heather Schmuckal
October 3, 2008
We will always smile when we think of Bob. He was our favorite Nascar camping nieghbor! He was always so generous and fun to hang out with. We will never forget all the Hawiian shirts!
Brian and Heather Schmuckal
Jim, Jan, Steve & Penny Fellows
October 3, 2008
Always a smile, a joke and so happy to help or give to a friend. Bob, we all had some really fun times and shared a lot of memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We send a giant hug to all the family and will keep you in our memory always.
kyle and aubrey Kitzmiller
October 2, 2008
From my family to yours . Were so sorry for your lost, but so happy to know bob. I use to love to hear the basketball stories over and over because he told me everytime he saw me. God bless you Bob. Rest in Peace. Buckley Will Never be the same....
Denny,Renee and Chris Blonshine
October 2, 2008
Thom & Denise
We are so sorry.Gonna miss all the good times no matter where we all were.Bob was always there for us no matter if it was a goodthing or a badthing. Gonna miss you Bob.Take care of the little one for us.
neighbor, Rag DeLorme, Deffoe
October 2, 2008
Bob was so colorfull inside and out and he will always leave a memory. So so sorry for your loss, In my day!!! there will never be another like our Bob. god bless him . since he never sat at the bar, he always stood I won't have to worry about him taking up my bar stool in heaven. Will never forget one of the greatest men that ever crossed my path. DeNice
Amy & Mike Grow
October 2, 2008
Monica & Family
Bob was not just a fun and games guy, but a genuine friend and gentleman to all he met. We had lots of shirt competitions over the years be it at Dannys in the middle of January or the campgrounds in July. Have to admit he won most the time but we all know he would give anyone in need that shirt off his back anywhere, anytime. Miss Ya Bob, Amy & Mike Grow
Rick and Debbie Leach
October 2, 2008
Ken,Tom, and Denise
There is no words to let you all know what a good friend and employer that Bob was! The crew worked hard and played hard but the good time will alway be present in our hearts. The Schmuckal family will always be a part of our family over the years we have been through hard times with loss of family members and crew members but Schmuckal Concrete will live on forever. I hope that if there is any thing that the Leach family can do to make things easier at this time please call. Our prayers and thought are with you at this time. I know that there are no words that can make it better but time will ease the heart break that we all feeling now.
Fred and Sheryl Zimmerman
October 2, 2008
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He will be deeply missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through your difficult times.
Clifton Fraley
October 2, 2008
Thom & Denise, Ken
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Al Leach
October 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. The last time I saw Bob was at the truck show in Buckley this summer. We had quite a chat about the "good old days" and the good times we had at D&L. I will miss him.
Erik, Lu and Dakota Delia
October 2, 2008
Ken, Tom and the rest of the Schmuckal Family
We would like to send you our prayers at this difficult time. Bob will be missed by so many. He always brought a tear to our eyes. Usually it was a tear of laughter now a tear of sadness. We can see him now in his hawaiian shirt cruising the heavens in his golf cart. We are here if there is anything you need.
Bruce and Judy Meauwataka General Store
October 2, 2008
Monica and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Memories of the good times will keep you strong.
Kim Saint John
October 2, 2008
Dear Bob, my heart was broken when I heard. I tried to call you about 6 weeks ago to tell you how much it meant to me for you being my friend and helping me out. You were the most craziest and funniest man I ever met. You would do anything for anybody you had a heart of Gold. Thank you for washing my glaases at work even though you always made a big mess behind the bar. Bob you touched a part of my soul and you will never be forgotton. My dear friend rest in peace. You played hard in this life time. Heaven better watch out. Love and miss you forever Kimmy.
Larry Dell
October 2, 2008
Tom, Denise and Ken
So sorry to hear your loss. Having known Bob and you three for over 20 years it won't be the same for all his family and friends but we will always remember him and his kindness and willing to go that extra mile. I haven't seen Bob in a long time and I heard the news on WTCM's satalite radio news while working in West Virginia. Last time I saw him was at the AML and I cannot count all the times I would see him driving his company truck and we'd always wave or honk as we passed each other any where in the county. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. Let it be known that Vicki and I are thinking of you three during these hard times. You three have so many friends and family that I'm sure that it will be a comfort for you as the days go by. I will be thinking of him this coming week while we'll be in Hawaii as I know he enjoyed it there a lot in the past. I hope to see you later this month when I come home for a couple of days from West Virginia. Take care.
Jennifer Schrader
October 1, 2008
Monica & all the family:
Bob will be greatly missed by all the friends and family that he has touched throughout his life. For someone to wear that bright hawaiian shirt, checkered pants and those gold chains, He for surely pulled it off well! Seeing Bob always put a smile on my face. You have always been a good hearted person with a warm soul. No speeding on that golf cart up there!
I miss you Bob very much, you have touched us in a way that no other can. I am very pleased and honored to have had you as a great friend!
Terese Bramer Reid
October 1, 2008
Bob was a fun guy who was always there for his friends and family. He would go the extra mile for you. A true character, and a fond memory of my younger years. So sorry for your loss.
Ann Prause
October 1, 2008
Ken, Tom & Denise and Family,
Words are never enough at a time like this. I know how close you are and this will be a tough road. Bob was a person you never forgot. We will all miss him. If we could only turn back time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann
Kimberly Purdy
October 1, 2008
Tom and Denise,
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts are with you both during the coming days. May your wonderful memories help get yoiu through this tough time.
-Kim
Bob Kallatsa
October 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Bob was a wonderful friend of mine and many others. He was a very thoughtful and caring individual. He will be missed by all.
sonny,laurie aeschliman
October 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Kitzmiller
October 1, 2008
My Dear Buddy Bob!
I am going to miss you so much! We sure had alot of fun together, Nascar races, nascar party's... working at the bar! You were an awesome boss and I love you with all my heart and soul! I am going to miss our Sunday morning talks about sports or what was happening in the world today! I'm going to miss you! :o( I don't know the reason but I thank God for my opportunity to see you & visit with you on Tuesday afternoon, I am so glad I got to tell you I love you and to be safe one last time! My dear friend u are with your momma now, and you are with Andy. Give him a HUGE hug for me and alwasy know in your heart how much you meant to everyone around you, remember that huge heart that made you the person you were today! There will never be anyone like you my friend! And for as long as I live I will never forget you, you are forever etched in my heart! Sleep tight pal, and as always BE Safe! I love you!
Frank Shinos
October 1, 2008
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