Robert George Schirmacher, 84, of Muscotah, Kansas formerly of Fall River, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his son's home in Muscotah, Kansas.

Bob was born on February 11, 1935 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin the son of George and Vera Lee Schirmacher. He served with the U.S. Army in Panama from 1958 to 1961. Following his enlistment he worked with his dad in his grocery store and then managed several other grocery stores in the area before going to work as the food supervisor for the V.A. Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin where he retired after 31 years of service. Bob was the treasurer for the Columbus Auditorium and was a member of the NARFE, TOPS, Masonic Lodge and VFW of Columbus, Wisconsin.  He enjoyed photography, stamp collecting, model cars and wood working.

On March 12, 1960 he married Carole Vorhies in Keansburg, New Jersey. She preceded in death on August 20, 2012.

Survivors include two sons, Al (Deb) Schirmacher of Muscotah, Kansas and Dale (Kris) Schirmacher of Wausau, Wisconsin; daughter, Susan Buningh of Columbia, Maryland; 9 grandchildren, Daniel Reno, Josiah (Susan) Alan-Lee, Christine Reno, Matthew (Alexandra) Schirmacher, Rebekah (Timothy) Beaudry, Brandon (Jessie) Schirmacher, Nathan Schirmacher, Emily Schirmacher, Irie Schirmacher; 6 great grandchildren, Lillian, Ava, Abigail, Annabelle, Benjamin and Ashtyn.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Muscotah United Church in Muscotah, Kansas. The family will greet friends on Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Fountain Prairie Cemetery in Town of Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin. Memorials may be made to the Muscotah United Church or the St. Croix Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com