Robert (Bob) was born on July 25, 1935 in East Orange, NJ. He was married to his wife Gail for 58 years and together they had 3 children. Robert proudly served his country in the Air Force where he was stationed in Alaska. He was a police office in Miami and later a Detective Sergeant with Bartow Police Department. Robert was an avid chef, photographer, and wood worker. He enjoyed reading and genealogy. He was a larger that life presence who love a good joke and being surrounded by his family. He is survived by his Wife of 58 years Gail Schott, their children, Robert Schott, Kathy (David) Shimmel, Laurie (Wes) Perry, their 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be Saturday, January 15th from 2-4pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel. He will be laid to rest at The Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.