Robert E. Schmader

Bob coached my son in little league. He gave all the boys nicknames. Gumbo was my son's because he was born in New Orleans. He was an inspiration, a class guy in every way. I regret that I didn't know about his passing as I would have attended the service. I'm sure that when Bob enters heaven, all the ball players will line up to tip their caps to welcome him

We are so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. We truly enjoyed his friendship and commiserating during Holy Cross lacrosse games. It was clear that he loved his family and enjoyed life. Please know our heartfelt prayers are with each of you.

Its really hard to imagine a time when I was not friends with Bob. I know we met at Malvern Prep in 1969 but with Bob there was always a comfortable feeling like we knew each other forever. Bob and I would talk as most high school chums would of sports and girls (not in that order). Bob supported me in my high school running as I did for his high school Baseball. When we went off to college Bob to Fairfield and Me to Merrimack, holidays and summer break we continued our friendship...the...

Susan, so sorry to hear of your great loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

Susan and Dan,
We are so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful father and enthusiastic Crusader Lacrosse fan! Our fondest memories will be of Bob cheering on his talented and beloved son as well as the entire Holy Cross Lacrosse team! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn his loss. ~Brian, Kathy and Tom Hines

I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. We were classmates at Malvern. Bob would give me a ride to school in the mornings. He would pick me up at the intersection of Goshen Road and Echo Valley Lane. I recall his car did not have a column or stick shift. It was put in gear by pushing a button on the dash. They were great times.
Rest in Peace Bob

Bob Schmader entered my orbit of awareness in 1967 or so as the same-aged kid who lived down the street from my grandmother on Barrett Avenue and who went to the rival Catholic School, Good Counsel. (I was a Saint Katherine wildcat) I came to know Bob better when he went to Malvern with me in 1970. I was jealous of Bob when he graduated from Fairfield U in 78 because he had like a job immediately with Dun and Bradstreet. . In 09, in the course of organizing for the 35th, Bob and I reconnected...

your loss is our loss. we mourn with you dear family.
death has been swallowed up in victory. where oh death is your victory? where, oh death , is your sting?
Michael Brez Malvern Prep '74 Eureka, CA

Susan and Family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Agnes & Tally