"Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tim Vana/Omaha, NE"
In loving memory of
Robert Frederick Schramm
May 11, 1945 - August 23, 2018
Robert Schramm, 73, of Glenwood, IA died on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. As per Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation with family will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood, IA. There is no scheduled service.
Memorials: Directed to the family
Robert Frederick Schramm, one of two children of Wilfred and Martha (Kast) Schramm was born on May 11, 1945 in Wooster, OH. Robert spent his formative years in Ashland, OH and Godfrey and Alton, IL, graduating from Alton High in 1964. After spending one year at the University of Missouri in Columbia, he began his lifelong career working for the railroad. He worked for the Gulf Mobile & Ohio, Illinois Central Gulf, Chicago and North Western, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. He retired from the UP in 2005 as a train dispatcher. While working he obtained his degree from Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL. His railroad career brought him to many places including St. Louis, Chicago, Denver and Omaha.
Robert and Carol Ann Burjes were united in marriage on December 28, 1968 in Ashland, Ohio. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Jeff and Jennifer.
Robert was an avid railroad historian and model rail roader. He was an active member of several railroad historical societies and helped to found the Gulf Mobile & Ohio historical society. He greatly enjoyed modeling and the camaraderie of visiting with fellow modelers. He enjoyed sailing and boated on Lake Michigan and other Midwestern lakes. He was a member of the Lake Michigan Cape Dory owner's association and participated in several events including regattas and races. Robert also enjoyed hiking, camping, and spending times in the forests and mountains, especially Colorado. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Ann; and sister, Marlana Gruber.
Robert is survived by his son Jeff Schramm and wife Mara Witynski of Rolla, MO; daughter Jennifer Cutillo and husband Jim of Centralia, WA; two grandchildren, Lena and Theodore; other relatives; and many, many friends.
Tributes
"It is so hard to lose a parent, especially both in one year. We are thinking of you in your time of loss. our sincere condolences to you and your family. Marie Connell and Billy OKeefe"
"I remember Mr Schramm when I was in grade school. I would come over to visit Jeff and Mr Schramm took me us on a tour of the model rail he built at the house. Jeff was probably the smartest kid and was into "cool" thinks like building model rockets. I soon became interested in science because of this. Only did I realize many years later that Mr. and Mrs. Schramm put forth the effort for Jeff to learn and I ended up being inspired. Thanks to these wonderful people for influencing me in many ways. I have reached out to Mr. and Mrs. Schramm years after highschool and again on Facebook. I will always have love for them ... they were my family."
"Carol, I am truly sorry for your loss. I was so surprised when Mark walked into my home today with the news. I will always be grateful to you two for your friendship with Mark and Nedra."
"I am saddened with the news of Bob's passing. Whenever we were in the same vicinity we would reminisce over the GM&O which I grew up along in Illinois. We had some great stories between us. You have my deepest sympathies. Bob Krieger, Cheyenne, WY"
"Nedra and I were saddened today to hear of Bob's passing. Always planned to return to Iowa to visit with the family and now it is to late. Mark & Nedra Godwin"
"Jeff- Sorry to hear about you father. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Kevin Kassay"
"Jeff, I have warm memories of your Father and You attending the Missouri Southern RR program at Bunker, Missouri. It was also his 50 year celebration of high school graduation. R.I.P. my friend. /s/Norbert Shacklette "
"Jenna and Jeff and families, I am so sorry to hear the news of the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. We are never ready to say farewell to our loved ones. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Roger and Phyllis Schwaninger "