Robert C. Scamfer

Robert C. Scamfer

Robert Scamfer Obituary

Published by Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home - Nekoosa on Jul. 25, 2016.
Robert was born on November 24, 1929 and passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. Robert was a resident of Nekoosa, Wisconsin at the time of his passing. Robert received his Bachelorâs degree from Northland College in Ashland WI before continuing on to earn two Masterâs degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. He was married to Kathy. A memorial visitation for Robert will be held from 4:00 â 6:00 PM on Wednesday July 27 2016 at FeldnerRitchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa Wisconsin. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 9 at 6:00 PM.

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July 29, 2016

Laura Scheunemann posted to the memorial.

July 28, 2016

Lisa Ebbe/Mclellan posted to the memorial.

July 28, 2016

Wanda (Oltesvig) Krueger posted to the memorial.

Laura Scheunemann

July 29, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, Diane, and am keeping you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Ebbe/Mclellan

July 28, 2016

Your loss is so saddening, Bob was such a good man. Serving as principal all of my high school years I realize what a fair & decent human being he truly was. Many fond memories will make you smile when you think of him ,as they will myself also. Lisa (Ebbe) Mclellan

Wanda (Oltesvig) Krueger

July 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss, a man who has touched so many lives, my thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Dianne Genz

July 28, 2016

Just knowing from you, Kathy, Robert will be missed by many. May your memories of the good times shared together bring comfort and peace.

July 27, 2016

Uncle Robert will be missed. I will never forget the summers at the cabin with him, Aunt Kathleen and the cousins. Love to the family!
Suzette and Jeff Erickson

Jim Sowatzke

July 26, 2016

My condolences go out to you ladies. Your dad was the best principal I experienced. I pray you find comfort in his memories.

July 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. He was an awesome principal, and you certainly can't say that about all of them!! He truly cared about each and every student.

Anthony Mattson

July 26, 2016

Prayers for the Scamfer family!. Mr.Scamfer was a good man that will always remembered!.

Susan(Barth) and Randy Falkosky

July 26, 2016

Out sincerest condolences to the family! What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind!

Susan Foley-Smolarek

July 26, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tony Voss

July 25, 2016

I remember Bob as being a level headed honest,and decent man.and probably not until some time later did I fully understand what a great high school principal he was too.my condolences to the family .

Dawn Krommenakker

July 25, 2016

Blessings to the extended Scamfer family. So sorry for your loss. Without a doubt, Mr. Scamfer touched many lives as a father, husband, grandpa, teacher, administrator, and friend. A life well lived. Sending love from the Krommenakker Family.

Kim Schulz

July 25, 2016

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Very Sincerely,
Kim (Bryan) Schulz

Kathy Voight

July 25, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss, Kathy and Lynne and the entire family. I can only hope that prayers and memories of your Husband and Father will ease the pain you are suffering now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy, Jodi's Mom.

Patrick Miltimore

July 25, 2016

So sorry for your loss. As a former student, I can say that there was not a more decent, fair, and honest man. He will be missed.

Nancy Grorich

July 25, 2016

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful principal.

Pat Bartlett

July 25, 2016

Lori, so sad to hear of your family's loss prayers will be said to help in your time of grieving. I hope all the great family memories will help during these sad times.

Kathy Thompson(Stojak)

July 25, 2016

Prayers to the entire family

July 25, 2016

To the Scamfer Family...my deepest sympathies. Mr. Scamfer was my high school principal and was the most kindest and fair men I have ever had the privilege to meet. He will be missed.
Rhonda Bohn

Dan & Shawn Joling

July 25, 2016

To the Entire Scamfer Family,

Please accept our condolences but you can all be proud to have called Robert your husband, father or grandfather. An excellent educator and more important human being. We were fortunate to have know him.

Kathy Enerson-Palm

July 25, 2016

Kathy, Lori, Diane, Lynn and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad was a very special person and someone I looked up to as I went through school. I still remember the first time I skipped school. He caught me and that was the last time. My heart goes out to you all. Prayers for you all. He will surely be missed. ((Hugs))

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