Robert "Bob" D. Schaadt

DOYLESTOWN – Robert "Bob" D. Schaadt, age 86, passed away on April 19, 2026.

Born on January 8, 1940 in Akron, OH to the late William V. and Opal V. (Strabel) Schaadt. He was a resident of Springfield Township for 56 years and most recently of Doylestown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, the University of Akron and was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Bob worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 27 years. He served 2 school board terms as well as board president at Springfield Local Schools. He also served a variety of leadership roles at St. John Lutheran Church in Akron and Advent Lutheran Church in Hartville. More recently he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Doylestown.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Schaadt. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Bonnie and children Jo Ann Schaadt of Ridgefield, WA, Robert “Rob” Jr. (Sally) Schaadt of Granville, OH, Steve (Sherry) Schaadt of Doylestown, OH; beloved grandchildren, Sara Patterson (Caroline), Brynn Schaadt, Steven (Sadie) Schaadt, Sydney Schaadt; great granddaughter, Lainey Mae Schaadt; brother-in-law, James “Butch” (Jan) Futrell and numerous family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 65 W. Clinton St., Doylestown, OH, 44230 with Reverends Jane Mokren and Jo Ann Schaadt, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron for family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Doylestown or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)

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