Robert Elmer Schommer, 72 of Taylorville passed away May 29, 2026 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 30, 1953, in Germany, the son of Elmer and Letizia (Nassoni) Schommer.

 

Robert graduated from the Taylorville High School in 1971. He served in the United States Air Force. He married Merline Haughton on October 17, 1975 and they later divorced. He worked at the Georgia Pacific paper mill in Taylorville then later retired from the GSI Group in 2018. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He loved the outdoors, gardening and photography. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his beloved Chicago Cubs, Fighting Illini, Indianapolis Colts and Boston Celtics. Above all, Robert loved his family and friends and his “little buddy” Jameson Boline.

 

He is survived by his daughter April Schommer of Taylorville; sons David Schommer of Taylorville and John Schommer (Celeste Kannall) of Springfield; sisters: Helen (late Mike) Kennedy of Taylorville, Susan (Steve) Frost of Austin,Texas and Anna Francis of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren: Tiara Shull, Tyra Shull, Trevin Shull, Diamond Sewell of Taylorville and Diana Harrington of Saugus, Massachusetts; great grandchildren: Adalynn Knight, Aubree Knight and Asher Shull of Taylorville; Nieces: Lisa (Blake) Tarr of Taylorville, Ashley (Todd) Logsden of Arkansas and Adele Pierce of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Mike Kennedy. He leaves behind many life long friends including Richard “Dick” Orr from Taylorville.

 

Cremation services will be accorded. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Camp Butler National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

 

Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.