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 1932 - 2012 (79 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Schowalter, Robert Peter was born on 23 Jun 1932 in Miami, Dade, Florida, USA; died on 15 Mar 2012 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; was buried in Highlands, North Carolina. 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.
Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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