Robert Jacob Schelhas' Obituary
Mr. Robert Jacob Schelhas, age 86 passed away Saturday evening, April 10, 2010 following a long illness. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at McAuley Place. Robert was born in Muskegon on October 3, 1923 to Albert and Matilda (Nicholas) Schelhas and was a 1941 graduate of St. Joseph H.S. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Schelhas was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and retired from Muskegon Music Co. On September 4, 1948 he married the former Ann Hotwagner who preceded him in death on March 24, 2009. Bob missed her every day since her passing and now joins her in heaven. Mr. Schelhas is survived by: four children, Connie Pascavis of Norton Shores, Nancie Chandonnet of Norton Shores, Gary (Cindy) Schelhas of Ada and Rick (Pam) Schelhas of Norton Shores; five grandchildren, Lindsay (Jamie), Luke, Leah, Ray (Miranda) and Laura; a great-grandson, Kolton and a second due in July; three sisters, Beatrice Plichta of Muskegon, Evelyn Raynor of Muskegon and Betty Donnelly of Las Vegas; brother-in-law, Frank Wagner; sister-in-law, Florence Gerencer and close friends, Bill and Arlene VanderMeulen. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mary Root and Lorraine Blaszak. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at: St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 11:00 A.M. Thursday, Fr. Julian Reginato presiding. He will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held at: The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Memorial Contributions: Harbor Hospice.
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