Robert S. "Bob" Schaper

Robert S. "Bob" Schaper
59, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016. Bob was born in Joliet to Ronald W. (deceased) and Janice M. (nee Johnson) Schaper; loving father of Michelle Schaper, Jenna Schaper (deceased), Scott Schaper and Brian (fiancée Teresa Guerriero) Schaper; dear brother of Lynn Plarski; fond uncle of Sean Plarski, Kyle Plarski, Ashley Plarski (deceased) and Amanda Plarski (deceased); husband of Linda (nee Rolaff) Schaper for 32 years. Bob was New Lenox Mustang Co-Athletic Director and Head Coach of the heavyweight team, Founder of New Lenox Lightning girl's fast pitch softball, Co-Founder and Coach of New Lenox Wolfpac Basketball, a member of the Southwest Midget Football League, former Hitting Coach for the Providence Catholic Baseball Program and he was also a hitting instructor for numerous area baseball and softball players. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name to the Ron "Papa" Schaper Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Lincolnway Community Bank would be appreciated. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 2 – 9PM. Funeral Service Saturday, June 4, 2016 with 10:00 prayers at the funeral home to St. Jude Catholic Church 241 W. Second Ave. New Lenox for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL.