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Robert William “Rob” Schuster
1934 - 2025

Robert William “Rob” Schuster, age 90, a resident of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL.

Rob was born December 16, 1934 at Hamilton County, IL. He married Jolene (Karcher) Schuster March 3, 1957 in Belle City, Illinois and she passed away June 30, 2008. He was a son of Cornelius Joseph Schuster and Rose (Bond) Schuster.

Rob was a retired mechanic and a member at Hopewell Baptist Church. He enjoyed going on bus trips, gardening and playing with his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Marines.

Survivors include Kendra (Dave) Collins, Misti (Kris) Halley, Isabella, Elizabeth and Alexavier Halley. Adam (Andrea) Collins, Conner and Hope Collins, Zac (Matthew) Bennett. Leesa (Scott) Schuster, Reegan (Holly) Schuster, Jolee, Eva, Elsie and Lucy Schuster.

Extra Special Significate other, Dorothy Smith. Dwayne (Adrea) Smith, Wendell and Ransom Smith, Diane (Jay) Todd, Austin and Hayden Todd.

Brothers, Dean Schuster and Dave Schuster. Sisters, Jean (Ronnie) Kitchens, Ruth (Bob) Sneed, Carolyn (Willie) Grubb and sisters-in-law, Vicki Karcher and Freda Hickman. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Rob was preceded in death by his wife, Jolene (Karcher) Schuster, parents C.J. and Rose Schuster, a son Scott Schuster, siblings, Delores, Chap, Kathryne, Roy.

Visitation for Rob Schuster will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Friday, January 24, 2025 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL. The funeral service will begin following visitation at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Thad Galloway officiating. Burial will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.

Memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital and/or Hopewell Church.

Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Harre Funeral Home
310 West Randolph
McLeansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2011
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