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Robert Schreffler Obituary
Robert Eugene Schreffler
January 11, 1942 – January 23, 2021
Longtime Evergreen, Colorado resident, Robert "Bob" Eugene Schreffler of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2021 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born in Harrisburg, PA on January 11, 1942 to Harry R. Schreffler and Corene B. McNeal, Bob attended Central Dauphin High School and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1964 with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He enjoyed a long career with the National Park Service, retiring in 1995 as Manager, Eastern Team Branch of Park Roads and Trails. During his career he worked on numerous high-profile projects including the well-known Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Natchez Trace Parkway and Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Bob married his college sweetheart, H. Jean Schreffler in 1964 and had seven children together. They are members of St. Joan of Arc Parish where Bob was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved spending time in the outdoors with his family and remained an avid Penn State Nittany Lion fan to the end.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, of Arvada, their seven children, Robert H.G. Schreffler, Andrew J. Schreffler, James P. Schreffler, Michael J. Schreffler, Mary C. Norton, Christopher C. Schreffler, Elizabeth A. Schreffler, 32 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and his sister, Donna F. DelGrosso of Owings, MD.
The viewing, Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Golden, CO on Thursday, January 28th beginning at 9:15 a.m. with internment immediately following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, CO.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bristol/Suncrest Hospice, 5700 S. Quebec Street, Suite 310, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 or the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies, 1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 204B, Denver CO 80222.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schreffler
Donna Schreffler DelGrosso
November 5, 2025
My dear brother you are missed soooo much. Miss all the phone calls and special times together.
Love you more my "BUDDY."
Love your sister Donna DelGrosso
Donna DelGrosso
March 4, 2025
Miss you my big brother "BUDDY."
Donna DelGrosso
January 19, 2025
I can´t believe another year has passed since you passed dear brother. Think of you always and miss you so much.
Till I see you again my Buddy!!
Your loving sister Donna.
Gary Johnson
March 27, 2021
Dear Jean and Family,
Sandy and I were shocked to find out that Bob had passed away and are so deeply sorry for your all’s loss. We both have fond memories of you and Bob as a couple and are grateful to Bob for being so instrumental in establishing my NPS career. Working as a student landscape architect for Bob the summer of 1975 literally redirected my professional life and career. He went out of his way to work on my behalf to get me hired for a position on the Parkway in 1976. Bob had a way of making things happen. Like he did for so many other young landscape architects Bob showed me what being a landscape architect in the NPS was all about. Bob’s lessons and values were especially relevant for me when I returned to the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1994 as chief landscape architect. I could not drive the Parkway without hearing Bob talk about its importance or without seeing the results of his work there.
Bob was great at his job, inspiring to watch how he managed situations, with a smile and an even temperament and always with the best solution in mind for the landscape and visitors who would enjoy it.
So, ole friend you will always be evergreen in our memory.
Jean and family, we wish you peace and comfort.
Gary and Sandy Johnson
Friends and Coworker
James Holland
February 5, 2021
Bob handed over his road work at Big Bend N P to me most graciously! One of the best jobs I encountered in the DSC. He cast a big shadow in his work with the Feral Highway Administration !
Al Hollister
February 4, 2021
Jean and Family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.
I have known Bob since the mid 1960’s when he and I became employees of the National Park Service, Eastern Office of Design and Construction, Philadelphia, PA.
I worked under Bob’s leadership from 1980 til his retirement in 1995. Bob always had the mission of the service, “preserve and protect for future generations”, instilled in each project he was involved in - he always did his utmost to utilize design and construction standards that would accomplish that mission.
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Bob.
RIP Bob...
God’s Peace to The Schreffler Family.
Mark Pritchett
February 4, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I briefly worked for Bob at the Denver Service Center and he gave me the opportunity to work at Blue Ridge Parkway early in my career. Bob passed on to me the values that every Landscape Architect in the NPS needs to learn and I am grateful for the opportunity to have known him.
God bless you,
Mark Pritchett
Darlene Geist
February 4, 2021
In special memory of a wonderful co-worker and friend. May God bless his wife and family.
Bill Springer
February 3, 2021
Bob was a fine guy. I worked with him early in my career and was proud to think of him as a friend. Rest in peace guy.
Gail and Judi Stahlecker
February 3, 2021
Dear Jean and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob first hired me to work with him and his NPS Eastern Roads and Trail team. I will always be grateful for all that he taught me about the traditional National Park Service values and the importance of preserving and protecting the aesthetics and character of our National Parks. He was a great mentor and I have many fond memories of the great projects we were able work on together and our many work trips to the various National Parks. We wish you peace and comfort at this time of sadness.
Gail and Judi Stahlecker
Gary Hurelle
February 3, 2021
Bob, like many landscape architects, had an uncanny knack for rallying the planning and design teams to work well and address all the issues in a thorough, yet fun manner. I truly enjoyed working on a number of NPS projects with Bob, and do not have to tell his family and friends what a wonderful man he had become.
Donna F. DelGrosso
January 30, 2021
I will miss you my dear brother. You are now in the lords hands and will have no more pain. See you later “BUDDY.”
Love you; your sister Donna.
Jane Goodwin Nelson
January 27, 2021
Bob was a physical, emotional, and spiritual strongman, who left this world a much better place. His wit & wisdom will be greatly missed.
Godspeed my treasured friend.
Central Dauphin HS Alumni Assn.
January 26, 2021
With deepest sympathy to Bob's family from the Central Dauphin High School Alumni Association.
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