Robert "Bob Hobbs Schrod" Schroder

Robert "Bob, Hobbs, Schrod" Schroder, 76, of Naperville, IL, passed away on December 27, 2024. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Lincoln, NE, to Keith E. Schroder and Helen D (nee Grieve).
Loving husband of 56 years of Nancy L. (nee Rogers) who he married on December 21st, 1968, at St. Johns United Church of Christ in Naperville, Il. Dear father of Lisa Pittman, Brian (Jessica) Schroder, and Jamie (Paul) Parks. Adored grandfather of Danielle Pittman, Jacob Hatley, Mason Schroder, Cody Schroder, Casey Pittman, Madeline Parks, and Preston Parks. Great grandfather of Aria Hatley and Olivia Hatley. Bob also leaves behind many close friends and extended family members.
Bob grew up in Naperville and attended Naperville Community High School, class of 1966. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After school Bob went to work for the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent. He retired in 2015 having worked for 41 years and 11 months for the IRS.
Bob lived in Naperville for most of his life. He liked to run and completed a marathon at the age of 47, ride his bike, and play softball. Bob always maintained a spectacular garden and was especially good at growing flowers. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, one of his favorite destinations was Arizona. Bob loved to tell a story or joke, often multiple times, and enjoyed making everyone laugh. Most of all Bob loved spending time with his family, he loved them more than anything else. His loss will be felt by all those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association in Bob's memory would be appreciated.
The family will be holding a celebration of life at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to Friedrich Jones Funeral Home.