Robert John Schriver, 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Health Care in Billings, MT.
Rob was born on June 24, 1931 on the family farm to Joseph and Margaret Schriver. He was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters, all of whom are deceased including his mother and father. Rob went eight years to a country school and graduated from Circle High School in 1949. He loved farming and ranching and continued working on the family farm following his graduation. In 1957 Rob married Marjorie Pawlowski. Three daughters (Roxann, Patti, and Tami) became a loving part of their family. In 1960 Rob and Marge purchased the family farm where they built a happy home. Church, country music, farming, family and friends were a big part of Rob’s life. He was a very talented musician playing the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. The family joined in with piano, guitars, and singing. Rob and his family played for many 4-H dances, schoolhouse dances, and church functions. Rob and Marge also played music and provided church services in the surrounding communities and at the Circle Nursing Home for many years. Rob served on the First Lutheran Church Council, the Farmers Elevator Board, and the Country School Board. In 1996 the family farm was sold to their daughter Patti and her husband Larry. Rob and Marge then retired to Circle. Following retirement Rob worked for Clayton-Stevenson Funeral Chapel, Rolandson’s John Deere Implement, and for carpenter, Don Quick. During this time Rob served on the County Tax Appeal Board and the Council on Aging. When Rob was on the farm he very much enjoyed milking cows. You could always hear him whistle when he headed for the barn with the milk pail in his hand and the dog by his side. Rob always kept very busy while living in town in his later years. He loved helping people by tilling gardens, mowing lawns, and various repair work.
Rob was preceded in death by his six brothers (Ervin, Edwin, Vic, Jim, Isadore, and Sonny), his two sisters (Martha and Louise), and his parents Joseph and Margaret. Rob is survived by his loving wife Marge, his three daughters Roxann (Gary) Funk, Patti (Larry) Schipman, and Tami (Jeff) Strand, his seven grandchildren Jennifer (Steve) Theisen, Janeen (Jason) Unruh, Taylor and Trent Schipman, Shoni (Will) Townsend, and Carl and Miranda Strand, as well as three great-grandchildren Jaylee, Michael and Zachary.
We will miss you deeply – Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather – but we know you have gone home to be with the Lord. Thank you for your love, your faith, and your Christian walk while you were here with us. You have made our lives rich and full.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 8 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Circle following the visitation a family service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Circle Evangelical Church. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 8, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 9, 2014
Circle Evangelical Church
Highway 200 West
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 8, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 9, 2014
Circle Evangelical Church
Highway 200 West
Circle, Montana 59215
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Jere and Alexina Sullivan says
Marge
Marge
Very sorry to read or your loss. You and he will be in our prayers.
Jere
Spokane Wa
Ruth and Norm Lehman says
We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your voices at our last class reunion.
sincerely,
Carolyn Hogan & Hogan Family says
Marge and Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rob shared many wonderful times and spread happiness and joy to our hearts.
Carolyn Hogan & Hogan Family
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sharlene Vance Drewry Lucas says
Marge, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow, you both were very special to me.
Maureen Curtiss says
To all of Robs family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rob was a wonderful, kind, good man.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Michele Pearson says
So very sorry to hear of Robs passing. Rob was so very kind to me and our family during our grieving the loss of several loved ones in recent years. Such a kind man and he will be very missed. Praying for comfort and peace for his loved ones.
Debbie (Metts) Verploegen says
Dear Marg and Family:
I was sorry to hear of Rob’s death, but know that he is with the Lord that he so faithfully loved and served with his life. I have memories of being in your home and you playing piano while Rob played his fiddle. May the Lord hold you all close as your mourn your great loss. My Mom and Dad (Charlie & Beverly Metts) always spoke of you so fondly.
Grace & Comfort – Debbie (Metts) Verploegen – Hills, Iowa
KATY METTS AND FAMILY says
MARGIE AND FAMILY. SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF ROBS PASSING. MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL. ROB WAS SURELY A SPECIAL PERSON . JERRY AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR VSITS WIth YOU AND ROB . JERRY ALWAYS HAD SO MANY STORIES TO TELL OF HIM AND ROB WHEN CHILDREN , THE FUN TIMES THEY HAD. I STILL HAVE THE CASSETTE YOU AND ROB MADE FOR JERRY AND I BACK YEARS AND ALWAYS ENJOY LISTENING TO IT. I AM SURE ROB WILL ENTERTAIN ALL IN HAVEN WITH HIS TALENT. DO HOPE HE AND JERRY CAN CARRY ON IN HEAVEN. I SEND LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL.
KATY METTS—– ASHVILLE, OHIO