Bob G. Scheidt

Robert "Bob" G. Scheidt, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at Provena St Anne Center. Born July 19, 1923 in Freeport, son of Michael and Rosa (Wieber) Scheidt. Graduated from Aquin High School Class of 1941 and received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University 1948. A WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army, European Theater, from 1943-1946 in the Corp of Engineering 359 th . Married his loving wife, Sandy Bonnet on May 9, 1953 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Freeport. Worked for Microswitch (a division of Honeywell) in Freeport and National Lock Co. as supervisor of Engineering and Quality Control, retiring in 1987. A member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he volunteered at Nazareth Chapel, was on the welcoming committee and Knights of Columbus Council 13121. Bob was also a member of A.S.M.E., American Society of Quality Control and a member of Robert Carlsons Veterans Legion Post 1207. His hobbies included golfing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Sandy of Rockford; children, Tom (Eileen) Scheidt of Lombard, Jim (Chery) Scheidt of Cherry Valley, Chris (Tom) Loss of Eau Claire and Mary Sue (Jim) Moen of Oak Park; grandchildren, Dan, Jill and Jenna Scheidt, Matt and Abby Loss, Michael, Lindsey, Amanda and Evan Moen; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Rita; brother, Michael Scheidt; and sister-in-law, Pauline Scheidt-Luecke. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church , 4401 Highcrest Rd. , with Monsignor Thomas Bales officiating. Entombment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Monday, Feb. 15 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Tuesday in church from 10 -10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.