Obituary: Robert M. Scholl - Class of 1930

MADISON - Robert M. Scholl, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2003. He was born on August 31, 1912, to Otto and Mary (Hansen) Scholl. Robert graduated from Central High School. He then went to work at Cantwell Printing, Madison, until it closed. Robert had a lot of great life experiences. He went to the World's Fair in New York. Robert worked with Frank Lloyd Wright when working at Cantwell Printing. As a child, he got to see Charles Lindbergh when Charles came to Madison after his flight across the Atlantic ocean. Robert loved sports. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and in the bowling Hall of Fame. Robert loved the Wisconsin Badgers. Up until a few years ago he would go to Badger Football games and Butch's Bologna Bashes. Robert is survived by a niece, Marilyn (Donald) Hewitt; a nephew, Robert (Patty) Scholl; great-nephews, Tom (Carol Ann) Hewitt, and John (Tina) Hewitt; a great-niece, Jane Hewitt; great-great-nephews, Sean Scholl, Mike Hewitt, and Eric (Sarah) Hewitt; and great-great-nieces, Kristine Hewitt, and Nicole Hewitt. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Victor Scholl; two sisters, Mildred Hauden, and Dorothy Anderson; a great-niece, Christine Scholl; and a great-nephew, David Hauden. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2003. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of services. Entombment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for youth sports. Robert was a kind man with a big heart and he will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank his friends and the people Robert came in contact with on a daily basis for their kindness and time. Robert was thankful for all of you. Gunderson East Funeral Home 608-221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 10, 2003

Note: Robert M. Scholl's class year is on based on a list of Central High School Class of 1930 graduates published in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 6, 1930.