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Robert Scholtz Obituary
Robert Joseph Scholtz passed away peacefully October 9, 2021, in Tulsa, OK. Robert was born on Christmas Day 1937 in Watertown, SD. The Scholtz family moved to Tulsa in 1946. Bob attended Tulsa Marquette School and was a faithful Altar Server at Christ the King Church throughout his school age years.
Early in life, Robert followed his Father's aeronautical passion and made his first solo in an airplane at age 16. He continued to pilot for many years and made numerous flights from Tulsa to South Bend, IN.
Bob was a great athlete and stellar at playing football. He was recruited by many colleges, however, chose The University of Norte Dame for his education. He was the very first football player that Notre Dame allowed to pursue a Degree in Electrical Engineering, knowing that was extremely difficult and intellectually challenging. He graduated with such a Degree, June 1961.
Upon graduating he was drafted in the 3rd Round, 27th overall to the Detroit Lions, where he played for 5 years. He went on to play for the New York Giants for 2 years. All the while proudly representing the United States Army as 1st Lieutenant. Robert received a "special pass" each weekend to play in the professional football league games. A career ending knee injury sidelined his football career just after signing with the New Orleans Saints.
He began working at IBM and had a very successful career for 35 years. He retired early and travelled the world with his wife, Barbara.
Robert and Barbara met at Marquette High School in Tulsa, OK. They were married at Christ the King Church and celebrated 62 years of marriage together. They were High School Sweethearts and the Love of each other's lives.
In addition to his lovely wife, Barbara, Robert is survived by his brothers and sisters, Richard and wife, Nita, Janice, Mary and Donnie. Also survived by his children, Robert II and Michelle. His oldest daughter, Diana, preceding his death on May 5, 2021. Also survived by his grandchildren, Jacob, Logan, Ethan, Zachary and Christian.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Christ the King Catholic Church, followed by a committal service at Calvary Cemetery. Afterward, the family would like to invite those in attendance to a reception at the Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Family Center.
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Mary Edmiston White
February 17, 2022
Bob was a gentle soul...Barbara was a cherished friend. Moving away took me away from so many wonderful people from Marquette Hishschool.. So many good people for the World to cherish and enjoy!!
Christine Lee Summers [Meissinger]
October 17, 2021
With deepest sympathy----A dear family friend----my favorite family to visit growing up----prayers for family and friends
Gina Forbes
October 14, 2021
Thinking of you and praying for peace in your heart!
Rose Mary Wood
October 12, 2021
Memories of years gone by still reverberate: Notre Dame and the lake. My prayers go with you Barbara.
Much love,
Rose Mary
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Francis Craig
October 12, 2021
I remember taking your gutter down, in the back yard with Sholtz; we were cutting it down the two of us together. It just so happened that he was opposite me bent down. I said to him, " now I know what every nose guard was looking at all these years in the NFL. He said, " we didn't really have sweet conversations in the trenches against each other either. My condolences Mrs. Sholtz.
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