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1953
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2022
Robert Schramm Obituary
09/20/1953 - 10/12/2022
Robert Reed Schramm, 69, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at his home in Mentor on the Lake, OH. He was born September 20, 1953 at Sampson Air Force Base Hospital in Romulus, New York - the son of Donald E. Schramm and Helen (Reed) Schramm who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jeff Baker.
He is survived by his children, Jennifer (Pat Kinnee) Baker, Maureen Miller and Josh (Amanda) Schramm; four grandchildren, Austin Baker, Julia Baker, Kenton Schramm, Emaline Schramm; and his siblings, Susan (Gary) Hemmert, Charles (Sharon) Schramm and Beth (Randy) Brookhart.
A graduate of Start High School in Toledo, OH - Reed went on to live a diverse and remarkable life. He worked as a shop keep, concert promoter, grocer, salesman and small business owner - operating Tri-State Equipment Company in Toledo for over a decade. He was always proud of the work he did, designing and helping build some of the best restaurants in Toledo - and maintained lifelong relationships with many of his clients.
However, Reed's true love was always music. An accomplished guitarist, pianist and producer he had innumerable stories about jamming with artists all around the country. His final job was working as a record producer in Arizona - but he continued to compose his own songs well into retirement.
A celebration of Reed's life will be held in Toledo, OH at the Maumee Bay Brewing Company on November 5, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (former location of Mutz). All will be welcome. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory are directed to the Save the Music foundation (savethemusic.org) - who help bring the joy of song to kids nationwide.
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Dan Arnold
September 14, 2025
Bob, I was thinking of you a few days ago. Your kindness in helping us build the Light House Teen Center has never been forgotten. At this past Friday night's Celina Senior football game I found that I was sitting a row above one of the "kids", now 49 yrs old, that came to the Teen center when it first opened. His life was pretty rough back then. Today, he is an extremely successful and prosperous salesman over 23 states. Your financial kindness helped us get the doors open to help youth. You were always a friend to us. We miss and appreciate you.
Rhonda Hayes
October 27, 2022
Bob, you will truely be missed. I first met you through family when I started cleaning for you at Tri State. I remember you sitting in the dark playing your piano when I was cleaning. You have always been there for me when I needed a friend for advice or had a problem with a contractor or for just a good laugh. You helped me open my own bakery ( Rhondas Cake Creations) and got me thru the red tape and hoops.We even shared stories of the ghosts we encountered at your apt down town when i cleaned for you there.lol. A true angel in my eyes. I know when i see you next you will be the lead angel in charge of the music at the pearly gates. Until then dont rest up there .....play hard! I know you will . Im sure you and my dad are already hanging out. Love and miss you my friend. Rhonda
Dan Arnold and family
October 24, 2022
Bob was a true friend and much like family to me for several years. He always put others before himself and was such an encourager. We conversed on the phone a few times in the last 10 years and he was always a blessing to me and my family. Bob, your efforts to help kids at risk in Celina will never be forgotten.
SARAH BAKER SCHRAMM
October 20, 2022
He was and al^ways will be...the love of my life...Sarah Baker Schramm
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M.J. Austin
October 19, 2022
From high school to last month, every time together was a story. A great friend now with the Great Spirit.
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