Schowalter, Robert Peter

Schowalter, Robert Peter

Male 1932 - 2012  (79 years)

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  • Name Schowalter, Robert Peter 
    Born 23 Jun 1932  Miami, Dade, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 Mar 2012  Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Highlands, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I19295  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2022 

    Father Schowalter, Roy Robert,   b. 14 Sep 1897, Moundridge, McPherson, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1986, Homestead, Miami-dade, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Sheffield, Beulah Bell,   b. 22 Mar 1905, Shady Grove, FL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jul 1999, Woodstock, Cherokee, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 28 Jun 1928 
    Family ID F7664  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Schowalter, Mark  [natural]
     2. Schowalter, Scott  [natural]
     3. Schowalter, Connie  [natural]
     4. Schowalter, Amy  [natural]
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2022 
    Family ID F7667  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Jun 1932 - Miami, Dade, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Mar 2012 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Highlands, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
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  • Notes 
    • Knowville News Sentinel, knoxvillenews.com, Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group

      SCHOWALTER, ROBERT PETER "BOB" - passed away from this life on March 15th, 2012 in Knoxville, TN. Bob was born to Roy and Beulah Schowalter on June 23, 1932. He was a rare fourth generation Floridian from his mother's side. Three months short of his 80th birthday, he departed this world to be with our Lord! He was blessed to have his strength endure a full life as the Psalmist promised: "Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures...." (Psalm 90:10). His formative years were spent in South Florida... South Miami, Key West, and Homestead. He graduated from Homestead High in 1950. He matriculated to the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, "With-Honors". Upon graduation he entered the US Navy and received his commission as an Ensign in the Engineer Corps. He served his country in Charleston, Japan, and Korea serving with the Navy 'SeaBees' and other engineering units. He was Honorably Discharged as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. He attended Harvard's Graduate Business School after his naval service. Bob's career as a Professional Engineer spanned work with Martin/Marietta in Orlando on military design and contracts, Bendix corporation at Cape Canaveral on altitude chambers, and TVA in Knoxville on nuclear plant design, solar system design, and HVAC system designs for schools and businesses that recycled the power for other uses. He received the 1997 ASHRAE Technology Award for his article on heat pump systems. Bob's faith journey was directed by his loving parents. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Key West. After marriage, he continued his faith journey in the Presbyterian denomination. He was a faithful member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville where he attended the Speakout Sunday School class for over 30 years. Bob delighted in his grandchildren and lit up in their presence. Attending their birthday celebrations and recitals, and hearing any story about them brought him tremendous joy. Bob also enjoyed a lively political discussion, SEC college football chatter, and was an avid World War II history buff. Bob is survived by his children Mark Schowalter (Penny) of Murfreesboro, Scott Schowalter of Knoxville, Connie Glover (Chuck) of Brentwood, Amy Roadman (Steve) of Nashville, and their mother Nancy Schowalter of Knoxville. His six grandchildren: Caitlin Schowalter; Faith, Chloe, and Ella Glover; and Landon and Rilynn Roadman loved their 'Papa Bob'. His sister, Joyce Herring of Alpharetta, GA, and brother, Paul Schowalter of Hickory, NC, celebrate Bob going to be with his "heavenly family". Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 20th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with services to follow in the Chapel of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clay Harrington officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the U.S. Navy. Interment will be in Highlands, North Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Mission of Hope, P.O. Box 51824, Knoxville, TN 37950. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Schowalter family.

  • Sources 
    1. [S582] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Database online.
      Record for Robert P Schowalter

    2. [S570] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Database online.
      Record for R P Schowalter

    3. [S753] Obituary - Robert Peter Schowalter.