Robert C. Schander, age 81, a 50 year resident of Hackettstown, NJ died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center of Hackettstown, N.J. Mr. Schander was born February 3, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of the late Charles and the late Gertrude (Hanson) Schander. He married the late Betty Jean Christman.
He served in the Army during Peacetime between WWII and The Korean War. He was a chemist, retiring from Akzo Chemical Company in Edison, NJ.
Robert loved to go camping with his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
He enjoyed amusement parks, especially roller coasters, and traveling to the Amish Country.
Robert was a greeter at Wal-Mart for 5 years before retiring in 2012.
He was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by Son & Daughter in law, Robert And Gail D. Schander; Son & Daughter in law, Charles "Chris" And Deb Schander; Daughter Carole Schander; Foster sister, Eleanor Brinker; And 5 Grandchildren Daniel,Justin,Rusty,Logan,and Samantha.
The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Monday, May 20 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. Burial to follow in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Easton.
Calling hours will be Sunday, May 19 from 1-5pm.
Services made under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.