Robert "Bob" John Schick

Robert J. “Bob” Schick, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:20 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

He was born on April 27, 1939, in Gridley, KS, to John and Matilda “Tillie” (Huber) Schick. He married Marilyn Sue Adams on May 4, 1963 in Kendallville, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn of Metamora; daughter, Diane (Thomas) Pressley of Wheaton, IL; son, David (Deanna) Schick of Metamora; grandchildren, Andrew Pressley, Mark Viggers, Daniel Viggers, and Cinthia (Cody) Wabel; great-granddaughters, Ruby Wabel and Violet Wabel; nephews, Thomas Doidge and Stephen (Colleen) Doidge; and niece, Monica (Larry) Oakes. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Margaret Doidge.

Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in 1961 until 1963. He graduated as valedictorian from Smithland High School in Smithland, Iowa, a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA Degree from Oklahoma City University. He was an industrial engineer for General Electric from 1961 until his retirement in 1995.

Bob worked at R.C. Smith Limo and H&R Block after retiring. He volunteered at Morrison United Methodist Church and held various officer positions. He helped with the food pantry. He was a blood donor from 1964 until 2005. Bob was a life member and past master with Dunlap Masonic Lodge 321 joining in 1960, a member of Kiwanis and also the Lion’s Club. Bob was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and current member of Willow Hill United Methodist Church in Germantown Hills.

He had traveled to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and twenty-three countries. He enjoyed spending summers at Sylvan Lake in Rome City, IN. He loved math and helped tutor his children. He also enjoyed computers and being involved with his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Willow Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Nicole Cox officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service on Saturday at the church. Burial of Ashes will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Metamora Food Pantry, 122 West Mt. Vernon Street, Metamora, IL 61548 or the Snyder Village Residents in Need Fund, 1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

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