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Robert Schoedinger Obituary

SCHOEDINGER Robert Sherman Schoedinger, age 95, of Upper Arlington died July 18, 2008 at his residence. Preceded in death by wife Suzanne Jones Schoedinger, grandson Trey Buchsieb and brothers George R. Schoedinger Jr. and John F. Schoedinger. Survived by his daughters, Suzanne (Thomas) Ellis of Painesville, OH and Sara "Sally" Buchsieb of Upper Arlington; grandsons, Robert, Geoffrey (Katharine), Eric (Deidre) Ellis, and Daniel Buchsieb; great-grandsons, Ian, Colin and Miles Ellis; one brother, William O. Schoedinger of Scottsdale, AZ; friend and caregiver for past 4 years, Debi Wessling, LPN. Attended Williams College, member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, graduate of Cleveland College of Embalming, Chairman Emeritus of Schoedinger Funeral Service. Life member of St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church, UCC. Past Master of Goodale Lodge #372 F.&A.M., Past High Priest of Temple Chapter #155 R.A.M., York Council #115 R.&S.M., Past Commander of Mt. Vernon Commandery #1 K.T., Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of OH, Past Thrice Potent Master of Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Crowned a 33rd degree Mason, Order of DeMolay Legion of Honor, Past Sovereign of Red Cross of Constantine, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Grotto. Past Member of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Masonic Home of Springfield, OH for 28 years (the last 4 as President). Past President of the Pauline Home for the Aged, Charter member and Past President of the Executives Club, former Director of Franklin Federal Savings and Loan, served two terms on the Board of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Past Director of Downtown Optimist Club, and member of Columbus Athletic Club, University Club, Columbus Maennerchor, and Scioto Country Club. Friends may call at the Schoedinger NORTHWEST Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Schoedinger MIDTOWN Chapel, 229 East State Street. Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent at www.schoedinger.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2008.

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JoAnn and Larry Baldwin

July 29, 2008

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to the Schoedinger Family. Robert was a fine gentleman and a consumate funeral director. He taught graciousness and propriety in everything he did. His passing represents the end of an era and he will be missed.

Debby and Doug Houser

July 23, 2008

Sally,

We will always remember Bob as a fine, dignified, and kind gentleman. Our sympathies are with you and your entire family.

Frank R Smith

July 22, 2008

David, Jay, Randy, and Michael;
Sorry to learn about Uncle Bob. Every day is a gift. We are loosing a great generation of people. My Mother 'Petie' Smith died Monday and services are Thursday similar times. With warm regards, Frank R. Smith

Glada Blench

July 22, 2008

Schoedinger Family, Friends and Associates;
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you.
Glada Blench, Jill and Amber

Pam Smith

July 22, 2008

Dear Schoedinger Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Bob will be missed by each of us. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Anna Kunzen (Scioto Country Club)

Charles & Nikki Brown

July 22, 2008

Our prayers and condolences are with the entire Schoedinger family. “Uncle Robert” was truly a remarkable man, and his legacy will live on through Schoedinger Funeral Service.
Robert and Sue were always very special to Nikki and I during my time with Schoedinger Funeral Service from 1988 thru 1995 as a funeral director.
We both always looked forward to seeing and being with them during the functions at Schoedinger. Bob (along with David and Jay) found out that Nikki collected matches and they always were bringing matchbooks to me to give to her. Nikki still has them. We always admired and had great respect for Robert and Sue. Our prayers and thoughts are especially with Suzanne and Sally during their loss, along with the rest of the family.

Valley of Columbus, Scottish Rite Masons

July 21, 2008

From the Officers and members of the Valley of Columbus, Scottish Rite Masons, we offer our sincere condolences. Bob was a member of the Valley of Columbus for 60 years, coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason in September, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., and served our Valley in many capacities. He will be missed by all.

Fred Tingley

July 21, 2008

Sending sincere condolences to "Jay" and the entire Schoedinger family.

Philip Johnston

July 20, 2008

I enjoyed being a fellow Optimist for many years. Bob and his droll sense of humor will be missed.

Jim Teske

July 20, 2008

Brother Bob was a kind, generous and thoughful person. He helped many people in the Columbus area; we attended the same church and shared fulfilling membership in the Masonic fraternity. The Supreme Architect of the Universe awaits his most deserving being. Godspeed.

Faith Wheeler

July 20, 2008

I am sorry to hear about your loss of Robert.I don't know him personaly but they helped buried my brother back in the early 70's,my great aunt back in the late 90's and my grandmother in 2004.May god be with you at this time and remember Robert is in a better place.

Terry & Barbara Dountz

July 19, 2008

To the entire Schoedinger Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to Bob.
Truly a icon of the business and his legacy will live on with Mike and the rest of the family

Molly Inscho

July 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob has finally joined the rest of the gang upstairs. What a fabulous collection of precious personalities they were. I pray that the memories of the good times will bring you comfort in this time of loss.
Fondly,
Molly Inscho

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