Robert W. Schrum

Robert W. Schrum, 95, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at All Seasons Naples.
Born on October 19, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Jean (née Felippe) Schrum. Formerly of North Wales and Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, Robert had been a resident of All Seasons Naples for the past five years and previously lived in Bonita Springs since 1995.
Bob was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. He was also a proud member of Theta XI fraternity while at the University of Illinois. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Luella M. Schrum, who predeceased him in 2020 after 68 wonderful years of marriage.
His professional career began in 1952 with the Sinclair research laboratory in the Chicago area. In 1966, he joined Rohm and Haas Chemical Company in Pennsylvania, where he dedicated the remainder of his career until his retirement at the age of 62.
Upon retirement, Bob and Lou sought the warmth of Florida and made Spanish Wells in Bonita Springs their winter home enjoying the sunshine and community they loved so much. Previously, he was an active community member of Spanish Wells where he began as a snowbird, then as a full-time resident for over 20 years. He served as president of his condo committee for 25 years.
Bob was a faithful member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs. He will be remembered for his kindness, devotion to family, and love of life's simple pleasures.
He is survived by his two children, Pamela S. Casperson and her husband, Chris, of Telford, PA, and Jeff Schrum and his wife, Jill, of North Wales, PA; five grandchildren, Matt (Chrissy), Eric (Allison), CJ (Lauren), Scott, and Alec; and five great-grandchildren, Max, Nicholas, Ethan, Graham, and Lina. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Albright (Vince), of Surprise, AZ.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Visitation will take place from 9:15 AM until 10:00 AM with the Funeral Mass to follow on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Entombment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
His family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations in his memory be made in honor of his grandson's wife and niece to: Unite for Her 22 E King St, Malvern, PA 19355 or online at http://uniteforher.org/donate/
To sign Bob's guest register or leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home – Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.