Robert Schomburg Obituary

Robert Schomburg
09/19/2024
Farewell to our beloved father and friend, Robert E. (Bob) Schomburg, who passed in September, 2024, of complications from a stroke. Bob, a 62-year resident of Canton, Connecticut, passed in his Canton home at the age of 88, with his two sons and beloved pet Hattie by his side.
Bob grew up in Yalesville, Connecticut, where he met his wife of 65 years, Barbara A. Ardo, whom he selflessly took care of through her fight with cancer until 2022. While a child, Bob most enjoyed making things in his dad's workshop, where his father manufactured dental appliances.
Bob spent his entire 47-year professional career working with Fafnir Bearing (New Britain, CT and Newington, CT) and its subsequent owners. With dedication he served as Metallurgist (Fafnir Bearing), Division Plant Manager (Textron), Research & Development Scientist (Ingersoll-Rand Torrington Company), and Global Manufacturing Advisor (Timken). He most enjoyed travelling the world for Timken, visiting bearing manufacturing sites on many continents, providing solutions to difficulties based upon years of experience gained from multiple assignments throughout his career.
Bob was a devoted husband and father, and he made many friends in his lifetime. We will miss his dashing blue eyes, funny sense of humor, effectiveness, and outgoing spirit. He was the type of father who is stern, yet loving, who would go any distance to take care of his family; his love for family and friends ran deep, and he was always eager to help or lend a hand when someone was in need. One cannot go through such a loss without the special people in their lives, and those who come to your aid when you least expect it. Special thanks to Mary Lou Schomburg, Evey and Steve Anderson, Laura Ziegler, and all our closest friends. Much love and admiration to the Simsbury McLean's hospice staff, who worked tirelessly through both our parents' passings, and for all who lent their support during this difficult time.
Bob is survived by his sons Robert S. and Bradley J. Schomburg, grandchildren Brooke A. Abbott and Michael B. Schomburg, and great grandchildren Everleigh Faith Schomburg and Adalyn Ann Abbott on the way.