Robert C. Schlemmer's Obituary
Robert Charles Schlemmer, 72 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on May 14, 2022 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born August 26, 1949, in Belleville, IL, son of the late Clyde Elmer, and Alice Alma, nee Stumpf, Schlemmer. He was married to Nellie, nee DeMond, Schlemmer, who survives him. They were married October 26, 1969, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL.
Mr. Schlemmer was a retired inspector for Chrysler Corp. with some 32 years of service, Fenton, MO. He was a member of the U.S. Army and Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a life member of the Black Knights 3/5 Cavalry.
Also, surviving are his daughter, Anna (Michael) Stogsdill; sons, Victor Schlemmer, and Aaron (Heather) Schlemmer; grandchildren, Jessica Stogsdill, Jonah Stogsdill, Jesse Aaron Oglesby, Logan Schlemmer, and Blake Schlemmer; brothers, William (Marie) Schlemmer, and Raymond Schlemmer; sister, Jeanette Ann Schlemmer; sister-in-law, Debra Schlemmer, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Theodore Schlemmer, and Clyde Carl Schlemmer.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home - Columbia, Columbia, IL, with funeral services to be held at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home, with Rev. Sheldon Culver, officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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